The issue of ‘men’s health’, and how best to promote it, has been gaining increasing attention in both academic and media arenas across the globe. Whilst commentaries on the state of health promotion for men have been provided in countries including Australia and the United Kingdom, no corresponding Canadian-specific insights have yet been published. This article provides such an overview, focusing on research, policy and practice and suggesting what future direction men’s health promotion in Canada might take.
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