Mental illness
Public Health Agency of Canada
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- Apply international research and development to Canada's public health programs; and
- Strengthen intergovernmental collaboration on public health and facilitate national approaches to public health policy and planning.
This website contains general information about mental illness, as well as links to additional resources and information about current government policies and initiatives.
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