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There is growing evidence that high temperatures lead to worse mental health. Existing research has found higher rates of mental health related deaths and hospitalizations as temperatures rise. This is particularly concerning as climate change continues to raise temperatures globally. However, we do not currently have data on how temperature is impacting mental health in the Canadian population, and if the impact is felt the same by everybody. In this study I use a national survey of population health, with data from weather stations across Canada, to fill this gap. I do not find strong enough evidence to say that temperature is currently impacting mental health in Canada, and find none to say that there is any difference based on a person’s race, gender, or income. This finding does not prove that there is no effect, but rather fails to find evidence to prove there is an effect.