Year: 1987 Source: Canada: Minister of National Health & Welfare, 1987, 101p. SIEC No: 19880565

This report examines the nature & extent of suicide in Canada. Demographic & sociological aspects, & Canadian groups at high risk for suicide are discussed. Information on data collection, prevention, intervention & postvention, suicide & the law, & research is included. Canadian suicide rates are presented in a series of tables. The task force makes a total of 40 recommendations.