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By Sarah Ritchie The Canadian Press
Posted February 23, 2026 3:54 pm
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Health Matters: Ottawa planning to launch new national strategy on men’s health
Health Minister Marjorie Michel says Canada needs to take action on men’s health, as she launched the first step toward a national strategy today.
The federal government is seeking feedback from people across the country, starting March 2.
Michel says the consultations are important to help the government understand the priorities as it looks to tackle the issues that lead men to poor health outcomes.
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Movember has called for Canada to launch such a strategy, and is an independent partner in the work.
Michel made today’s announcement along with colleagues from other political parties, and says the issue is a non-partisan one.
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