Announcement of Retirement – Dr. Brant E. Fries
January 21, 2026
The interRAI Board of Directors announces that Dr. Brant E. Fries, Founding President of interRAI, is retiring from his leadership role. Dr. Fries has the full support of the Board as he focuses on his well‑being, and we express our profound appreciation for his extraordinary global contributions over more than four decades. Dr. Fries… Read moreinterRAI Fellow and Treasurer Dr. John Hirdes Invested into the Order of Canada
December 10, 2025
interRAI is proud to announce that Dr. John P. Hirdes, long-standing Canada Senior Fellow, Treasurer, and global leader in health systems research, has been formally invested into the Order of Canada. The ceremony was held at Rideau Hall and presided over by Her Excellency the Right Honourable Mary Simon, the Governor General of Canada.… Read moreinterRAI Board Member Dr. Shannon Stewart Receives Hellmuth Award
July 24, 2025
Dr. Shannon Stewart, board member, network lead and fellow of interRAI received the Hellmuth Award for international research excellence in the area of child and youth mental health. For over two decades, Stewart has contributed to transformational improvements and policy change in child and youth mental health. Her research focuses on ways to improve understanding… Read moreinterRAI Board Member Dr. Shannon Stewart Featured in Western News Interview
July 4, 2025
interRAI Board Member and Secretary Shannon Stewart was interviewed by Western News on the health and well-being of children, youth and their families across Canada. Following a recent report by Ontario’s auditor general indicating significant risk and limited access to mental health resources and support for children and youth, Western News reached out to Stewart to… Read more