“Men and boys face serious mental health issues and often do not ask for help. I want the Minister of Health to give an update on the health plan for men and boys.”

“Mr. Speaker, we are facing a men’s mental health crisis. Too many men and boys face mental health challenges, and too many simply will not ask for help. Last week, we once again hosted an annual Father’s Day on the Hill event with Movember, where Montreal Canadiens great Guy Carbonneau shared his story and talked about the recent loss of his friend and teammate Claude Lemieux. As we mark Men’s Health Month in June, can the Minister of Health provide an update on the much anticipated men and boys’ health strategy?”

“Over 5,000 people gave us ideas for Canada's first health plan for men and boys. We will release this plan in the coming months.”

“Mr. Speaker, I want to thank my colleague from Edmonton Riverbend for his tireless leadership on this issue. I am pleased to report that, thanks to his help and the help of groups such as Movember, more than 5,000 people shared their thoughts and ideas during our consultations for Canada’s first-ever men and boys’ health strategy. We heard many great ideas about how to create more opportunities for boys and men. I look forward to releasing the strategy in the coming months.”