Hub Podcasts Jamil Jivani on why young men feel lost and forgotten
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Oct 6, 2025 
Jamil Jivani, Conservative MP and author of "Why Young Men?", is passionate about tackling the crisis facing young men in Canada. He reveals staggering statistics about their struggles with education and mental health, and discusses the role of government policies in exacerbating these issues. Jivani highlights the importance of mentorship, intergenerational support, and positive role models. He also emphasizes that improving men's wellbeing can benefit society as a whole, urging a collective response to create purpose and connection for young men.
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Young Men Are Falling Behind
- Young men in Canada face widening disparities across education, employment, homelessness, and deaths of despair.
- Jamil Jivani argues these trends show young men are not receiving focused policy attention and the problems ripple across society.
Responsibility Needs A Supportive System
- Personal responsibility matters but must meet a supportive policy environment to produce success.
- Jamil Jivani says government-created barriers to housing, education, and jobs uniquely harm young men.
Why Some Young Men Turn Right
- Young people gravitating to the right often seek countercultural alternatives to dominant liberal institutions.
- Jamil Jivani frames conservative messaging as offering economic empowerment and personal agency.
