Mental health in the workplace: our commitments

Centre of expertise on mental health in the workplace

The Centre of Expertise, a collaboration initiative between departmental officials and bargaining agents, is designed to support federal organizations in developing and implementing measures as outlined in the Federal Public Service Workplace Mental Health Strategy. The Centre of Expertise will also:

• Provide guidance to federal public service organizations on how to align with the National Standard of Canada for Psychological Health and Safety in the Workplace, including:
  • Developing a guide, designed for the public service, outlining steps to take to implement the National Standard
  • Creating a repository of best practices based on initiatives from within and outside the public service to support workplace mental health
  • Provide mental health training recommendations
• Establish partnerships and networks, and encourage knowledge sharing by communities of practice such as:
  • Federal Workplace Wellbeing Network
  • Human Resources Council
  • National Managers Community
  • Service-Wide Committee on Occupational Health and Safety
• Provide immediate expert support and guidance to those developing plans to address mental health within their departments.

Federal public service workplace mental health strategy

The Federal Public Service Workplace Mental Health Strategy is an important tool to help the Government’s efforts to build a healthy, respectful and supportive work environment. It draws heavily on the work of the Joint Task Force and is designed to support public service organizational efforts to develop and implement mental health action plans.

Government’s commitment

Watch the Government pledge to place mental health and wellness as a key priority. The Clerk is committed to creating a healthy, respectful and supportive workplace.

Public servants’ commitment

Leaders and colleagues across the Government are showing their support for the mental health initiative by taking a pledge to commit to building a healthy, respectful and supportive work environment. Among employees, deputy ministers have signed the pledge.

Related link

• Mental health in the workplace: make a difference
• Federal Public Service Workplace Mental Health Strategy
• Message from the Clerk on “Bell Let’s Talk Day”