Protect

By leveraging information, it is possible to reduce stigma and improve the effectiveness of the mental health support that managers and colleagues can provide each other in the workplace. We know from experience that mental health awareness efforts that target targeted groups at specific times have greater and more lasting effects than general, one-off activities and sessions.

For example, we have integrated mental health training into our leadership development programs for all newly promoted directors and staff, who can gain the awareness and skills needed to better support their mental health and that of their teams in their new roles. We also provide training in this area to all new employees so that they can experience and contribute to our culture of mental health from the start of their careers.

Mental health training is also offered through our employee networks, including networks for Asian employees and Black professionals, which provide experiential content, facilitators and role models for their audience’s culture.

In addition, we always listen to the specific needs expressed in our employee networks and strive to respond to them by offering new resources such as: B. Traditional Aboriginal care services that cover costs associated with cultural and spiritual practices, medications and supplies for First Nations, Inuit and Métis team members.

Now more than ever, Canadian companies have a duty to prioritize, promote and protect mental health. Together we can contribute to the country’s prosperity by investing in the mental health of our employees.

For details of our mental health strategy and initiatives, please see our 2023 Inclusion and Diversity Report.