Election 2011 CAOT Perspective

On May 2nd, 2011, Canadians will go to the polls to elect a new government. Occupational therapists are invited to get involved in their ridings. Check out the CAOT website for your election tool kit and keep up to date here where we will, in a neutral fashion, report and discuss political issues over the election period.

For this election period, CAOT has chosen three messages. CAOT asks that all federal candidates support:

1. That people of all ages living with mental health problems and illnesses are actively engaged and supported in their journey of recovery and well-being and that these people have access to occupational therapists to help them with their journey.
2. That all Canadian Forces personnel and Veterans have access to the same level of care no matter where they live in Canada,- care that includes the professional services of occupational therapists.
3. That the significant inequities in health status and health access experienced by many Aboriginal peoples through a collaborative and respectful process with Aboriginal health leaders and key stakeholders.