Surrey Institute of Art & Design, University College

Government of Canada invests nearly $4 million to OCAD University to support mental health of students

Retrieved on: 
Tuesday, February 21, 2023

The Government of Canada is committed to improving mental health resilience for everyone, and particularly those who are disproportionately affected by mental health challenges or face barriers to mental health supports.

Key Points: 
  • The Government of Canada is committed to improving mental health resilience for everyone, and particularly those who are disproportionately affected by mental health challenges or face barriers to mental health supports.
  • The funding will support a comprehensive set of mental health promotion materials linked to a peer support network, in addition to a variety of mindfulness training and practice programs.
  • "Our government recognizes that the pandemic has added greatly to the pre-existing mental health and substance use challenges that many students and young people face.
  • The Government of Canada is committed to supporting the mental health of people in Canada through the COVID-19 pandemic and beyond.