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Douglas Todd: Ottawa finally highlights troubles of men and boys

Ottawa's first national strategy on men and boys’ health is a sign that male issues are now less likely to be marginalized

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As far as Justin Trottier is concerned, the federal Liberals’ apparent sudden interest in the troubles of men and boys seems genuine.

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Trottier, longtime director of the Canadian Centre for Men and Families, is grateful for Health Minister Marjorie Michel’s spring launching of the country’s first national strategy on men’s and boys’ health.

While former prime minister Justin Trudeau often alienated young and middle-aged males, the Liberal government under PM Mark Carney is now showing concern about the crises facing men and boys. As are federal opposition party MPs, and officials in every province.

The federal government’s new website spotlights some of the troubling........

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