QUESTION PERIOD — Health
Men's and Boys' Health
May 6, 2026
Thanks very much. That’s a great start on most of that, and we see that impact from coast to coast to coast.
Senator, men account for nearly 75% of suicide deaths in Canada, yet represent only 30% of those accessing services. The consultation on Canada’s first Men and Boys’ Health Strategy is set to close on June 1 or thereabouts. How quickly will the plan unfold with timelines and actionable strategies? What funding will follow?
I partly answered that question yesterday to Senator Henkel, but to your specific question, I cannot pre-empt the government in announcing funding or programs. It is my understanding that the government will wait at least until the report comes out to ensure that global action and funding are best utilized. However, there is a commitment by the government to proceed.
