Mental health disorders such as ADHD are among the top five causes of disability in Canada, yet spending on mental-health care is often viewed as an economic drain.
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A national screening system for workers in childcare, disability and aged care is among the recommendations in a new report for the federal government.
Only 4% of funds earmarked for adaptation to climate change have been targeted for healthcare, childcare and long-term care facilities for the elderly,
Staff recruitment and retention challenges aren’t seen in public child-care centres, where educators are paid substantially more, are unionized and have professional development opportunities.
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Fellow in Early Childhood Policy, Atkinson Centre, Ontario Institute for Studies in Education, University of Toronto
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Adjunct Professor, Department of Applied Psychology and Human Development at Ontario Institute for the Study of Education (OISE) and Executive Director at the Atkinson Centre, University of Toronto
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Economist-In-Residence, American University
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Social Policy Commissioner, Productivity Commission, and Adjunct Associate Professor, University of Tasmania
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Associate Professor, Political Science, University of Northern British Columbia
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Assistant Professor, Nursing, University of Northern British Columbia