Consultations and Reports
A New Canada: An Identity Shaped by Diversity
Accountability and Performance Indicators for Mental Health Services and Supports
The resource kit is designed to introduce the user to key concepts in accountability and performance monitoring. It emphasizes the importance of tracking performance indicators in the context of clear goals and objectives and suggests that the choice of indicators be driven by their relevance to decisions regarding resource allocation, policy direction, or system or program modification. Critical steps in the performance management cycle are described with the aim of improving the utility of monitoring efforts.
Interim Report (2013) by Opening Minds anti-stigma program of Mental Health Commission of Canada
Racial Profiling and Systemic Discrimination of Racialized Youth
This report is based on the results of a public consultation process carried out in 2009 by the Quebec Commission des droits de la personne et des droits de la jeunesse which looked into the issue of racial profiling and the systemic discrimination of racialized youth, aged 14-25, in Quebec. There were 54 written submissions and 75 individual presentations. Individuals covering all social strata participated in the process. There are 93 recommendations covering four areas: General, Public Security; Education; and, Youth Protection. Eleven areas in which the Commission will improve its functioning are also identified. This document is also available in French
Towards Culture-Conscious Mental Health Services in Saskatchewan
Racialization and Health Inequities in Toronto
A report by the Toronto Public Health examines Toronto-level data to explore racialization and health inequities. The report analyses health inequities for specific racialized groups and the relationship between experiencing racial discrimination and poorer health outcomes. The analysis also examines factors that contribute to racialized health inequities, including racial discrimination, socioeconomic status, access to health care, and health behaviours. The results showed that members of racialized groups were more likely to report experiencing racial discrimination and to report having lower socioeconomic status than the non-racialized group. Overall, the analysis did not find evidence of racialized differences in access to health care or that racialized groups were more likely to engage in negative health behaviours.
Health Equity: A Call to Action for the Central East LHIN
This comprehensive report, which defines health as the physical, social and psychological, is based on consultations and focus groups with all staskeholders of the Central Local Health Integration Netword (LHIN) of Ontario. It outlines a strategic action plan for the geographic area covered, which is grounded in 10 overall recommendations.