Too many men suffering in silence, national health report finds

Canada released its What We Heard Report on Nov. 2, the first public output of a national consultation launched in February 2026 to shape the country's first federal men's health strategy, drawing input from nearly 6,000 Canadians. Health Minister Marjorie Michel said the findings show too many men and boys are struggling without adequate support, with mental health, social isolation and barriers to seeking help flagged as priority concerns. The report also points to mentorship, positive male role models and community-based programs as levers for improvement, and notes that access varies widely by age, income, culture and geography, especially in rural and remote communities. Kenton Boston, president and CEO of the Canadian Men's Health Foundation, called for reaching boys and young men earlier rather than waiting for crises, while Movember CEO Andrew Little stressed social connection and prevention; Movember supported the consultation as an independent partner. The feedback is meant to set priorities for the federal strategy, with the next step being how Health Canada translates the report into concrete policy and funding commitments.