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Andrew Perez


Andrew Perez is the founding Principal at Perez Strategies and the Executive Director of the Canadian Association for Suicide Prevention (CASP), where he leads advocacy, public communications and programming for the pan-Canadian organization. Andrew is a talented communicator and public affairs strategist with more than 15 years’ experience in the public, private and non-profit sectors. He is a sought-after freelance writer, political commentator and Liberal strategist. Andrew’s bylines have appeared in a myriad of prominent media outlets and his political insights have been featured in dozens of top-tier print and broadcast outlets across Canada and internationally. Very active in his community, Andrew serves as the President of the Board of Directors at Fife House and is involved in a variety of philanthropic causes in Toronto. He holds a Bachelor of Journalism from Carleton University and a Master of Public Policy from the University of Toronto, where he teaches digital communications strategy.
Andrew Perez
  • After Losing Her Brother to Suicide, One Woman Found Purpose in Helping Others

    By Andrew Perez • October 5, 2026

    Grief doesn’t follow a schedule. For Jocelyne Ludgate, learning to live with suicide loss has meant learning to talk about it, too.

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  • Ten Years Out of the Closet: What Pride Means to Me Now

    By Andrew Perez • June 26, 2026

    Between glittering celebrations and the reality of social expectations, finding authentic connection as a gay man is a complicated journey.

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  • The Friendship Recession: Why Men Are Losing Connections

    By Andrew Perez • February 26, 2026

    If your social circle has gotten smaller over time, you’re not imagining it. CMHF research shows half of Canadian men are at risk of social isolation. Experts and lived experience reveal why connection fades and how you can rebuild it.

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    Sideways: The Bus Crash That Haunted a Hockey Team for Decades

    By Andrew Perez • January 21, 2026

    A new documentary revisits the Swift Current Broncos tragedy and the long road back for the men who lived it.

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    Inside the Anger: Why So Many Young Canadian Men Are Struggling

    By Andrew Perez • November 11, 2025

    New research explores why anger is rising among young men — and what we can do about it.

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    Exercise Snacks: The Simple Desk Job Reset for Body and Mind

    By Andrew Perez • September 28, 2025

    How mini-workouts can boost energy, improve focus and reduce stress.

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    From Grief to Advocacy: Marilyn Irwin’s Journey of Hope

    By Andrew Perez • September 9, 2025

    World Suicide Prevention Day Spotlight

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  • sachin latti contemplating life

    Canada’s Longest Run for Mental Health Creates Space for Dialogue One Step at a Time

    By Andrew Perez • August 7, 2025

    People of all walks of life are opening up to Sachin Latti about mental illness as he runs coast to coast on a mission.

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  • How To Build Muscle Without Steroids: Look Fit Without the Risks

    By Andrew Perez • July 24, 2025

    Safer and sustainable alternatives exist to promote natural muscle growth among young men.

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