Resolution - 04.06
National Strategy for Suicide PreventionSubmitted by: Ontario Provincial Council
Whereas, Statistics Canada states that the national rate of suicide in Canada is the highest in the western hemisphere; and
Whereas, Suicidal behaviour is preventable; therefore, be it
Resolved, That the national council of The Catholic Women's League of Canada in 84th annual national convention assembled, urge the federal government to
• develop and implement a national suicide prevention strategy
• create a central federal agency to address suicide prevention through a public awareness multi-media campaign
• allocate federal funds for research projects, information dissemination and training of professionals and caregivers
• assist provinces, territories and communities to increase their capacity to develop, implement and evaluate suicide prevention programs.
Requested Members' Action:
1. Write letters to the federal minister of health; send a copy of your letter to your local member of parliament and the prime minister.
2. Invite guest speakers who are knowledgeable about suicide prevention to a parish council meeting.
3. Support Catholic Missions in Canada as a way to address the needs of the aboriginal population.
