Working together to prevent suicide in Canada: The federal framework for suicide prevention 2018 progress report

An Act respecting a Federal Framework for Suicide Prevention became legislation in 2012, requiring the Government of Canada to work with partners on the development of the Federal Framework for Suicide Prevention  (Framework). Published in 2016, the Framework sets out the Government of Canada’s guiding principles and strategic objectives in suicide prevention. It focuses on raising awareness and reducing stigma, better  connecting people to information and resources, and accelerating innovation and research to prevent suicide. The Act requires the Government of Canada to provide Canadians with a report on progress and activities every two years.  The first progress report was released in 2016.