Education and diploma
People aged 20 to 24 without a high school diploma in the 2021 Census. This is a snapshot at one point in time, not the number of young people who dropped out over the previous five years.
Why we act
Three numbers. Three distinct realities.
These data help explain our commitment to young people in Canada. They measure neither Hand of Emmanuel outcomes nor any individual young person’s needs.
Deaths by suicide
Published total for people aged 15 to 24 in Canada from 2020 to 2024, adding the 15-to-19 and 20-to-24 age groups. This figure does not imply a single cause or solution.
Source: Statistics Canada, Table 13-10-0392-01, deaths by cause, age and year. ↗
Cannabis abuse or dependence
Estimate of people aged 15 to 24 who met criteria for cannabis abuse or dependence in the 12 months before the 2022 survey. It does not measure all drugs or all substance use.
Source: Statistics Canada, Mental Health and Access to Care Survey, Table 13-10-0465-01. ↗
What these numbers cannot tell us
They do not show that one activity can prevent suicide, dependence or leaving school. Hand of Emmanuel seeks to contribute through workshops and supportive relationships, alongside families, schools and specialized services.
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