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Mental Health Commission of Canada / Commission de la santé mentale du Canada

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Integrity Assessment
Partial transparency
56/100 · methodology

About Mental Health Commission of Canada / Commission de la santé mentale du Canada

Mental Health Commission of Canada / Commission de la santé mentale du Canada is a health organization based in OTTAWA, Canada. Annual revenue: $30.3 million. Registration: 852998988RR0001.

Headquarters
Ottawa, ON
Foundation type
Charitable organization
Size
large

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
❤️ Health
Cause tags

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar health in Canada
Program spending This charity: 81%
Peer average: 96%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 56
Peer average: 61

Red flags

· All clear
CRA registration revocation
OFAC / EU / UN sanctions
Open investigations
Governance scandals
Related-party deals
Excessive exec comp

Where every C$1 goes

C$0.81
Program expensesC$0.81 (C$24.4 million)
81% to programs beats the Charity Navigator "highly efficient" threshold (75%).

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Mental Health Commission of Canada / Commission de la santé mentale du Canada is a registered health nonprofit based in Ottawa, ON, Canada. It is registered with the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA). Its registration number is 852998988RR0001. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 56/100 (Partial transparency), indicating some public data is available but key signals are missing. The organization reports C$30M in annual revenue. 20 officers and directors are publicly disclosed.

Mental Health Commission of Canada / Commission de la santé mentale du Canada has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 56/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 56 ('Partial transparency') means some public data is on file but key signals are missing - worth a closer look before donating. The charity allocates 81% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for health charities in Canada is 61/100.

Mental Health Commission of Canada / Commission de la santé mentale du Canada is located in Ottawa, ON, Canada. Its registered address is 1210 - 350 Albert St, Canada.

Based on official tax filings, Mental Health Commission of Canada / Commission de la santé mentale du Canada has C$30M in annual revenue. It allocates 81% of expenses to programs and services. This is below the average of 96% for health charities in Canada. Its revenue is significantly above the peer average of C$672K. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Mental Health Commission of Canada / Commission de la santé mentale du Canada is classified as a Health organization, registered in Canada. It operates as a Charitable organization. By size, it is categorized as a large organization. It has C$30M in annual revenue. The organization has 20 disclosed officers and directors.

Mental Health Commission of Canada / Commission de la santé mentale du Canada has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 56/100. We recommend reviewing the full profile before making a donation decision. The organization is overseen by the CRA. 81% of expenses go to programs. The peer average is 96%. Visit the Mental Health Commission of Canada / Commission de la santé mentale du Canada profile on GiveRadar for full details before deciding. GiveRadar provides data for research purposes and does not endorse any organization. Always do your own due diligence.

Mental Health Commission of Canada / Commission de la santé mentale du Canada is a health organization based in OTTAWA, Canada. Annual revenue: $30.3 million. Registration: 852998988RR0001. Mental Health Commission of Canada / Commission de la santé mentale du Canada is classified as a health organization registered in Canada.

Among health charities registered in Canada: Mental Health Commission of Canada / Commission de la santé mentale du Canada's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 56/100 is in line with the peer average of 61/100. It allocates 81% of expenses to programs, below the peer average of 96%. Its annual revenue of C$30M is well above the peer average of C$672K.

Mental Health Commission of Canada / Commission de la santé mentale du Canada is a registered charity in Canada. Donations to registered Canadian charities are eligible for tax credits on your federal and provincial income tax returns. The federal credit is 15% on the first $200 and 29% on amounts above $200. Keep your official donation receipt for tax filing.

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Annual revenue
C$10M-C$100M
81% to programs
Source: CRA (Canada) (FY2023) why this matters
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Filing history

2 years on file from CRA (Canada) (FY2023): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2023, FY2023.
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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

Canadian donations are deductible if Mental Health Commission of Canada / Commission de la santé mentale du Canada is registered with the CRA as a charity. The charity issues an official donation receipt.

Always confirm tax treatment with the charity directly or your tax advisor before donating.

Leadership

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Albert Lavoie
Director

Officers & trustees (20)

Source: Public filings

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Albert L•••••
Director
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André D••••••
Director
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Anne B••••
CORPORATE SECRETARY
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Anne-Marie H•••••••
VICE CHAIR
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Armaghan A•••
Director
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Beth T••••••
Director
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Carole S••••••••
VICE CHAIR
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Charles B••••
CHAIR
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Cheryl F•••••
Director
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Christine M•••••
Director
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Didier J•••••••••••
Director
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Donovan T•••••
Director
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Eric B•••••
Director
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Katherine A•• H••
Director
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Kellie G••••••
Director
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Mike D•••••
Director
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Richard J•••
Director
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Sarika G••••
Director
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Sonia I•••••••••
Director
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Susannah C•••••••
CHAIR OF AUDIT & FIN COM
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Activity timeline

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Form filed
C$30.3M revenue
FY2023
CRA
Form filed
C$30.3M revenue
FY2023
CRA

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Peer charities

Other health in Canada, by integrity assessment

Charity Score Revenue Program %
Mental Health Commission of Canada / Commission de … This page 56 C$30.3 million 81%
Guru Darbar Society 61 C$15,949 100%
Jai Durga Hindu Society Scarborough 61 C$887,317 100%
Siva Vishnu Temple 61 C$213,129 99%
International Bodhisattva Sangha of Canada 61 C$2,220 100%
Universal Joy Centre 61 C$46,078 90%
Centre de Méditation Kadampa Québec 61 C$106,335 92%
North American Sikh League Charitable Foundation 61 C$12,020 98%
Shan e Khalsa Gurmat Society 61 C$102,614 90%

Sources and verification

Refreshed

Registration and legal identity
Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) - List of Charities
Financial filings
CRA T3010 Registered Charity Information Returns - Fiscal year 2023 most recent on file.
Officers and trustees
Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) - List of Charities - 20 disclosed in the public registry.
News and media coverage
GDELT Project + Google News

Data freshness

Last updated
Apr 21, 2026
Profile completeness
75%

What we don't know

Honest gaps - our score reflects transparency, not impact

Executive compensation
Top-officer pay not disclosed
Mission statement
No self-published statement of purpose
Programs & projects
No named programs listed by the charity
Direct contact
No email or phone published
Operating reach
Countries where programs run not specified
Founding date
Year the organisation was founded not on file

Methodology

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Quick facts about Mental Health Commission of Canada / Commission de la santé mentale du Canada

What is Mental Health Commission of Canada / Commission de la santé mentale du Canada?
Mental Health Commission of Canada / Commission de la santé mentale du Canada is a health charitable organization based in Ottawa, Canada. Mental Health Commission of Canada / Commission de la santé mentale du Canada is a health organization based in OTTAWA, Canada. Annual revenue: $30.3 million. Registration: 852998988RR0001.
Where is Mental Health Commission of Canada / Commission de la santé mentale du Canada located?
Headquartered in Ottawa, Canada.
What is Mental Health Commission of Canada / Commission de la santé mentale du Canada's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2023 is approximately C$10M-C$100M. 81% of expenses go to program services.
Is Mental Health Commission of Canada / Commission de la santé mentale du Canada trustworthy?
Mental Health Commission of Canada / Commission de la santé mentale du Canada has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 56 out of 100 (Partial transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
What is Mental Health Commission of Canada / Commission de la santé mentale du Canada's registration number?
Registration: 852998988RR0001 (Canada).
What is Mental Health Commission of Canada / Commission de la santé mentale du Canada's website?
https://www.mhcc.ca
Are donations to Mental Health Commission of Canada / Commission de la santé mentale du Canada tax-deductible?
Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of Canada under local rules. US donors should check whether the charity has an equivalency-determination letter or a US-based fiscal sponsor before claiming a deduction.