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Motion on suicide adopted by the Senate

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Published by Senator Dennis Dawson on 15 February 2012

Below: The text of the motion on suicide was unanimously adopted by the Senate earlier today. Let’s spread the message that suicide is not an option.

"That the Senate agree that suicide is more than a personal tragedy, but is also a serious public health issue and public policy priority; and, further, that the Senate urge the government to work cooperatively with the provinces, territories, representative organizations from First Nations, Inuit, and Métis people, and other stakeholders to establish and fund a National Suicide Prevention Strategy, which among other measures would promote a comprehensive and evidence-driven approach to deal with this terrible loss of life."


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