Member of the Order of Canada

• Awarded on: October 21, 2020
• Invested on: November 17, 2022

Ella Yoelli Amir, C.M.
MontrÚal, Quebec

Ella Yoelli Amir has been a long-standing champion in the field of mental health. As executive director of AMI-Quebec for three decades, she developed innovative regional and national programs to educate the public and to advocate for change in the treatment of mental illness. Partnering with the Mental Health Commission of Canada, she has influenced national policy by highlighting the important role caregivers and families play in the recovery process. Through her efforts, she has helped shift public opinion toward making mental health a priority in Canada.