Launch of 9-8-8 suicide prevention hotline is important step, but there’s more to do on mental health file

One-third of Canadians will experience a mental illness or substance use disorder in their lifetime, and more than 200 Canadians attempt suicide every day.

All Canadians, regardless of their geographic location, or economic status, deserve access to critical mental health and prevention services, writes Conservative MP Todd Doherty.Photograph by Nick Youngson, distributed under a CC BY-SA 3.0 license

Opinion

BY TODD DOHERTY

October 2, 2023

We are two months away from Canada launching our first 24-7 suicide prevention hot line. On Dec. 11, 2020, the House of Commons unanimously passed my motion to bring 9-8-8 to Canada.

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