André Gosselin, who was associated with deposed pharmacy king Jonathan-Yan Perreault, also rendered almost 70% of all services over a 10-month period performed in the absence of a pharmacist.
In a January 2021 survey of 3,000 Canadians, the association found 78% reported the cost of psychological services was a very significant or somewhat significant barrier.
The Canadian Mental Health Association poll indicates 24% of respondents have sought help for mental health challenges, compared to 17% last winter and 9% almost two years ago.
Dr. Kieran Moore, Ontario's chief medical officer of health, is now using the phrase, as are Toronto's top doctor, Ontario's health minister and Premier Doug Ford.