Federal report offers ‘first step’ toward health strategy for men and boys: advocate

OTTAWA — The federal government has released a report outlining challenges related to boys’ and men’s health as it works toward a national strategy to be release next year.

The report, published last week, raises concerns about stereotypes about masculinity, and highlights the need for increased access to support and community spaces.

The report took into account the experiences of nearly 6,000 people and organizations who took part in roundtables, filled out an online questionnaire and shared written submissions.

The group Movember is working with Ottawa on the strategy as an independent convening partner, and its director of policy and advocacy Catherine Corriveau calls the report a good “first step.”

She says the government needs to consider the different experiences of men and boys across Canada, since the report could not share all perspectives gathered through feedback from 6,000 individuals and organizations.

Health Canada says the country’s first federal health strategy for men and boys will be released in early 2027, though Health Minister Marjorie Michel previously said it would be released later this year.

This report by The Canadian Press was first published Nov. 10, 2026.

Catherine Morrison, The Canadian Press