2003 Champions

The Standing Senate Committee on Social Affairs, Science and Technology was presented with a 2003 National Champion of Mental Health award in the government category. Senator Michael Kirby, chair of the Senate Committee, accepted the award on behalf of the Senate Committee members, many of whom attended the luncheon. The Committee was in the process of conducting a study on mental health.

Member of Parliament Dr. Carolyn Bennett also received a National Champion of Mental Health award in the government category. Dr. Bennett had been serving as Chair of the Sub-Committee on the Status of Persons with Disabilities of the Standing Committee on Human Resources Development and the Status of Persons with Disabilities.

John Hunkin, President and CEO of the CIBC group of companies, was honoured as a Champion in the corporate sector.

Dr. Remi Quirion, Scientific Director of the Institute of Neurosciences, Mental Health and Addictions, received a Champion of Mental Health award for research.

Rona Maynard, editor of Chatelaine Magazine, received a Champion award for her work in the media to raise awareness about mental health issues.