News and Statements
Announcement from CMHO’s Board Chair
March 9, 2022 The Board of Directors of Children’s Mental Health Ontario (CMHO) is pleased to announce the appointment of Tatum Wilson as CMHO’s next Chief Executive Officer (CEO). After a comprehensive national search, the Board has selected Tatum to lead the...
Children’s Health Coalition Statement – February 28
Children’s Health Coalition: Maintain masking in schools for kids’ health TORONTO, February 28, 2022 – As leaders in children’s health, we know that masking is an important layer of protection to prevent COVID-19 and has prevented widespread transmission in school...
Children’s Health Coalition Statement – Feb. 1, 2022
Children’s Health Coalition: Priority access of Rapid Tests required for schools and childcare settings TORONTO, January 12, 2022 – As leaders in children’s health, we are pleased with the announcement that additional Rapid Access Tests (RATs) will be made available...
Children’s Health Coalition Statement – January 12
Children’s Health Coalition: Everyone has a role to play as Ontario schools return to in person learning TORONTO, January 12, 2022 – As leaders in children’s health, we support the decision to return Ontario children to in-person learning on January 17. We know the...
Children’s Health Coalition Statement – January 3
Children’s Health Coalition saddened by today’s school announcement TORONTO, January 3, 2022 – As leaders in children’s health, we are saddened by today’s announcement from the provincial government. We know that in person learning is essential to the mental, physical...
Children’s Health Coalition Letter to Premier Ford – January 2
January 2, 2022 Dear Premier Ford: Thank you for your commitment to keeping children in schools. As you know, parents and children have faced enormous challenges through the pandemic. Omicron is adding new stresses and unknowns. Just as we work to ensure...
Children’s Health Coalition Statement – December 30
Children’s Health Coalition welcomes additional measures to protect health and well-being of children and youth TORONTO, December 30, 2021 – As leaders in children’s health, we agree schools must be prioritized as essential during this 5th wave and we welcome the...
Children’s Health Coalition Statement – November 18
Children’s Health Coalition welcomes additional measures to protect health and well-being of children and youth TORONTO, November 18, 2021 – The Children’s Health Coalition welcomes additional measures announced today to protect the health and well-being of children...
Children’s Health Coalition Statement – October 15
A Cautious Approach to Reopening Urged by Children’s Health Leaders TORONTO, October 15, 2021 – The Children’s Health Coalition urges the Government of Ontario to pursue a cautious approach to reopening and to double down on the measures that are working to keep...
Announcement from CMHO’s Board Chair
On behalf of the Board of Children’s Mental Health Ontario (CMHO), I am announcing that Kim Moran is stepping down on November 5, 2021 as CEO to take on an exciting role with one of our healthcare partners, the Ontario College of Family Physicians (OCFP). Under the...