The Canadian response to the COVID-19 pandemic

Abstract

The Canadian Psychiatric Association (CPA), the national voice of Canada's 4800 psychiatrists and 900 residents, appeared before the Canadian Senate Standing Committee on Social Affairs, Science and Technology by videoconference on June 3, 2020. The Senate committee is studying the federal government's response to the COVID-19 pandemic, and Dr. Georgina Zahirney, CPA president, appeared before the committee to recommend four priorities for Canada in addressing unmet mental health needs.