Policy
Advancing a stronger, more coordinated approach to suicide prevention in Canada
Meaningful progress in suicide prevention requires evidence-informed policy, sustained collaboration, and action across sectors.
The Hope Can't Wait Policy Hub brings together policy statements, recommendations, research, reports, and advocacy materials related to suicide prevention in Canada. It provides a central resource for policymakers, researchers, health-care professionals, advocates, coalition members, and members of the public seeking to understand the issues and explore opportunities for change.
Here, you can explore the collective policy work of the Hope Can't Wait Coalition, discover the perspectives of participating organizations, and access resources that inform the call for a comprehensive National Suicide Prevention Strategy for Canada.
Coalition Members Policy Positions
Explore the policy positions, recommendations, and public statements of organizations participating in the Hope Can't Wait Coalition.
Coalition members bring different areas of expertise, experiences, and perspectives to suicide prevention. Their published policy materials can help inform public discussion, identify shared priorities, and highlight areas requiring further attention.
International Association for Suicide Prevention
Centre for Addictions and Mental Health
CAMH: Suicide Prevention: A Review and Policy Recommendations
June 2020
Distress and Crisis Ontario
Community care in a national suicide prevention strategy
October 2026
Canadian Suicide Prevention Association 2025 Pre-Budget Submission
A Roadmap to Saving Lives: Advancing a National Suicide Prevention Strategy for Canada.
Written submission for the pre-budget consultations in advance of the fall 2025 federal budget
August 2025
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