Ottawa recently announced funding to help promote mental health among the nation’s teachers, including those shaping young minds in Saskatchewan.

On Thursday, Ottawa MP David McGuinty announced $798,500 in funding for the Canadian Teachers’ Federation (CTF) for mental health and to prevent mental illness among essential workers in grade schools.

“Educators play a crucial role in communities here in Ottawa and across Canada,” said McGuinty in a release. “We are committed to supporting their mental health during the pandemic recovery and beyond. Thank you to all educators for their courageous work.”

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