For more than two decades, Movember has worked at the intersection of research, community, and real-world impact to improve outcomes for men and boys. From tackling prostate and testicular cancer to addressing mental health and suicide prevention, the organization has funded groundbreaking research, built community-based programs, and tested solutions where they matter most — in everyday settings.
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Now, Movember is bringing that experience into a national policy process
In partnership with the Government of Canada, Movember will help inform the development of a coordinated national strategy focused specifically on improving health outcomes for men and boys. It marks a significant step forward in a country that has never had a unified framework dedicated to this issue.
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What this partnership means
Movember’s role is not to write government policy. Instead, it is to help ensure the policy is shaped by strong evidence, practical insight, and lived experience. Over the years, Movember has worked across health systems, workplaces, research institutions, and community networks. It has seen firsthand what improves outcomes — and what doesn’t. This partnership allows that knowledge to inform a broader, national approach.
Movember will convene experts, practitioners, researchers, and community voices to help guide the strategy’s development. The goal is to ensure the conversation is rigorous, inclusive, and grounded in real-world experience. A national strategy must reflect the diversity of men and boys across Canada — across cultures, regions, ages, and lived realities. That only happens when the right voices are at the table.
From awareness to structural change
Over the coming months, Movember will organize a series of targeted expert roundtables and consultations designed to examine some of the most pressing gaps in men’s health. These sessions will explore how prevention and early intervention efforts can better reach men, particularly those who are less likely to engage with traditional health systems. They will examine ways to improve help-seeking behaviours and strengthen engagement with services before crises occur.
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The discussions will also focus on the interconnected nature of mental, physical, and social health — recognizing that these domains cannot be addressed in isolation. Workplaces, sports organizations, and community settings will also be part of the conversation, acknowledging that health interventions must extend beyond clinical environments to be effective.
The aim is to move beyond awareness campaigns and toward structural change. That means identifying proven solutions, clarifying gaps in coordination, and determining where national alignment can create measurable improvements.
Why this matters
Canada has never had a coordinated national framework focused specifically on men’s health. A strategy creates the opportunity to align efforts across sectors, reduce duplication, strengthen prevention, and build systems that engage men earlier and more effectively. It signals a shift from fragmented initiatives to a cohesive approach that recognizes both the challenges and the opportunities in improving outcomes for men and boys.
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What happens next
The Government of Canada has opened a national consultation process, inviting Canadians to contribute to the development of the strategy. Every voice matters in shaping a framework that reflects the realities of communities across the country. A conversation is the starting point. A strategy is the outcome.
