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Lana Wells


Canada can’t ignore the link between men’s well-being and violence prevention

We know boys are struggling. Between 2012 and 2022, Canadian men aged 15 to 24 who reported very good or excellent mental health dropped from 70 per cent to 52 per cent.

Canada won’t end gender-based violence until we prevent male violence

As Ottawa reviews its national strategy, the question is no longer what to do but whether we will act early enough to prevent harm before it occurs.

opinion | BY LANA WELLS | April 13, 2026

We need to go beyond criminal law reform to end gender-based violence

For Bill C-16 to reach its full potential, it must be paired with a national action plan to engage and mobilize men and boys in violence prevention.

opinion | BY LANA WELLS | January 7, 2026