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Mental Illness and Addiction: Facts and Statistics

Learn more about mental illness and substance use disorders here.

Prevalence

• In any given year, 1 in 5 Canadians experiences a mental illness.¹
• By the time Canadians reach 40 years of age, 1 in 2 have – or have had – a mental illness.²

Who is affected?

• Young people aged 15 to 24 are more likely to experience mental illness and/or substance use disorders than any other age group.³
• 39% of Ontario high-school students indicate a moderate-to-serious level of psychological distress (symptoms of anxiety and depression). A further 17% indicate a serious level of psychological distress.⁴
• Men have higher rates of substance use disorders than women, while women have higher rates of mood and anxiety disorders.⁵
• Mental and physical health are linked. People with a long-term physical health condition such as chronic pain are much more likely to also experience mood disorders. Conversely, people with a mood disorder are at much higher risk of developing a long-term medical condition.⁶
• People with a mental illness are twice as likely to have a substance use disorder compared to the general population. At least 20% of people with a mental illness have a co-occurring substance use disorder.⁷ For people with schizophrenia, the number may be as high as 50%.⁸

 

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December 6, 2023

 

More than 100 telecommunications members from Expertech gathered in Kingston, Ontario, on Tuesday, December 5, to demand fair wages, improved benefits, and an end to the persistent issue of contracting out at Bell Canada.

Despite the cold weather, the workers were determined to express their discontent with the lack of commitment and respect from Bell Canada. Participants marched from Confederation Park to Kingston Market Square Hotel, where collective bargaining with Bell is taking place.

Samia Hashi, Unifor Ontario Regional Director, highlighted the disparity between Bell Canada’s significant profits and its seeming reluctance to address reasonable asks of its workers. “While Bell declares billions in profits, it turns a blind eye to the legitimate wage demands of its workforce, who are the very reason for their success,” she said.

Roch Leblanc, Unifor Telecommunications Director, conveyed the impact of Bell’s employment cuts at Expertech, stating, “In January 2014, there were 1,200 workers here at Expertech – now we have 700.”

As the telecommunications industry undergoes changes, Expertech members are calling for protection of full-time jobs, equitable wages and benefits that keep up with the pace of inflation.

These members’ contracts expired on November 30, 2023 and, at this point, Bell Canada has not responded to the union’s wage proposal. This lack of acknowledgment has left the workforce feeling undervalued and overlooked, especially given their significant contribution to the company’s success.

The unity displayed in Kingston sends a message to Bell Canada, emphasizing the determination of telecommunications workers to secure fair treatment and just compensation for their contributions.

Sisters & Brothers

RE: Pro-rated Vacation – Article 19.04 c)  d)

Congratulations to those who received upgrades from RPT to RFT in the reference year 2023.

Please ensure your pay stubs reflect vacation entitlements (weeks & Hours) for any unused vacation not taken prior to your upgrade in the calendar year to ensure the entitlement is not pro-rated as an RFT employee.

As always, should you have any concerns we encourage you to reach out to your Executive and or Chief Steward for clarification.

 

In Solidarity,

1996-O Executive

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Bell to integrate leading technologies with the ServiceNow platform tailored to the unique needs of the telecommunications industry, and leverage FX Innovation’s deep industry expertise to deliver exceptional value and service.

MONTRÉAL and SANTA CLARA, Calif., Nov. 29, 2023 /CNW/ – Bell Canada, Canada’s largest communications company, and ServiceNow (NYSE: NOW), the leading digital workflow company making the world work better for everyone, proudly announced today a collaboration to help transform the telecommunications service experience for Canadian businesses. With unparalleled capabilities in the Canadian market, Bell will integrate leading technologies with the ServiceNow platform tailored to the unique needs of the telecommunications industry, leveraging FX Innovation’s deep expertise to deliver exceptional value and service to Bell’s business clients.

 

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