Federal Framework for Suicide Prevention Act (S.C. 2012, c. 30)

• Published date: 25 February 2013
• Section: Part III - Acts of Parliament
• Gazette Issue: 3 - [object Object]

S.C. 2012, c. 30

Assented to 2012-12-14

An Act respecting a Federal Framework for Suicide Prevention

SUMMARY

This enactment establishes a requirement for the Government of Canada to develop a federal framework for suicide prevention in consultation with relevant non-governmental organizations, the relevant entity in each province and territory, as well as with relevant federal departments.

Preamble

Whereas suicide is a complex problem involving biological, psychological, social and spiritual factors, and can be influenced by societal attitudes and conditions;

Whereas Canadians want to reduce suicide and its impact in Canada, and suicide prevention is everyone’s responsibility;

Whereas suicide is preventable by knowledge, care and compassion;

Whereas concerted, collaborative action by committed communities, governments, organizations and individuals across Canada will help prevent deaths by suicide, and assist in educating and comforting those who have been affected by suicidal behaviour;

Whereas suicide is a significant public health issue in Canada and the grief and...