Government Documents Repository
A project to capture Canadian government documents in a repository.
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- A report on mental illnesses in Canada
- abstract: This report aims to raise the profile of mental illness among people who work in government, non-governmental organizations, and the private and academic sectors. It describes major mental illnesses and their incidence and prevalence, causes, impact, stigma, prevention, and treatment. It reports on mood disorders, schizophrenia, anxiety disorders, personality disorders, and eating disorders, as well as suicidal behaviour. To aid policy makers in shaping policies and services to improve the quality of life of people who are mentally ill.
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- About the bank
- abstract: This booklet tells the Bank of Canada?s story. It explains how the Bank works, including its five main functions: monetary policy; currency; the financial system; funds management; and retail debt services (such as Canada Savings Bonds). The booklet also describes the Bank?s corporate governance and management; its history; its departments; and its Board of Directors and management. Includes contact information for across Canada and for the New York office.
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- Abuse in gay male relationships : a discussion paper
- abstract: This discussion paper provides an overview of available knowledge on the nature and extent of abuse in gay male relationships. It situates the issue in a cultural context, examining myths surrounding homosexuality and gay relationships as well as the obstacles that victims may face when seeking help to deal with or escape from such relationships. The paper identifies risk factors and abusive patterns and concludes with suggestions as to where helpful resources and services may be found -- by individuals as well as professionals who work with victims and/or perpetrators.