The 'prison' of toxic masculinity can keep men from seeking medical care. Canada wants to fix that - CBC

AI Briefing

• – Men in Canada's Indigenous communities face barriers to healthcare, stigma surrounding mental health, and societal expectations of masculinity contributing to the issue.
• – The Canadian government is developing strategies to address these barriers and encourage men to seek help for their mental health and substance abuse issues.
• – The goal is to reduce the high rates of suicide among men, particularly Indigenous men, and promote a culture of openness and vulnerability.