THE
BILLON
FOUNDATION
COMEDIANS HELPING COMEDIANS
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WHO WE ARE
COMEDIANS HELPING COMEDIANS
The Billon Foundation is a federally registered Canadian nonprofit supporting the mental health and well-being of comedians.
Founded in 2022 in memory of Canadian comedian Matt Billon, we focus on increasing access to mental health support for comedians, particularly those facing isolation, travel demands, and the pressures of the profession.
Our goal is simple: to make sure comedians know support is available, and that they’re not alone.
WHAT WE DO
The Billon Foundation supports comedians by making mental health resources accessible — without shame, pressure, or judgement.
We focus on:
Connecting comedians to mental health services that are accessible and affordable
Encouraging early support and prevention, not just crisis response
Creating community through comedy events that fund our work and keep the conversation open
Comedians Leading With Care
Spotlight: Peter Anthony
Peter Anthony is a Canadian Comedy Award–winning comedian from Pictou, Nova Scotia, known for sharp writing, quick wit, and East Coast charm.
He’s hit major stages like Just for Laughs, Halifax ComedyFest, NXNE, and CBC Radio’s The Debaters and his TV credits include CBC, CTV Comedy, MuchMusic, and MTV. He's also the warm-up act and a writer for CBC’s iconic comedy program "This Hour Has 22 Minutes."
Peter got his start in comedy after a spontaneous amateur‑night sign‑up in Alberta, where he met a crew of rising comics — including his soon-to-be close friend Matt Billon. Today, he honours Matt’s legacy by supporting others facing mental health and addiction challenges through creative projects such as FibeTV1's "Recovery Road" and work alongside The Billon Foundation.
Join comedian Peter Anthony on FibeTV1’s Recovery Road, a raw and revealing 6‑part doc-series exploring many paths through addiction and back to hope.
Watch as Peter sits down with people from all walks of life to share honest, unfiltered stories — what pulled them into darkness, what helped them fight their way out, and how they rebuilt their lives. Along the way, he opens up about his own experiences with addiction, creating conversations that are as human as they are healing.
The Billon Foundation is proud to share updates on the production of The Three Lives of Matt Billon (working title), a film that follows Matt Billon’s childhood friend Nathan Beninger as he makes a documentary about the legendary comedian’s iconic life and tries to better understand his suicide. Click below for more updates on this project
BECOME A MEMBER
ON OUR JOURNEY
Are you a comedian? Sign up for our FREE membership today, for free or deeply discounted access to our growing list of wellbeing services, events, and resources.
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A SPECIAL THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS
We are always looking to build our team of like-minded people. If you’d like to get involved,
Email us with your name, city you live in, what this cause means to you, and how you'd like to be involved- we can't wait to hear from you!
Please be sure to check out our upcoming events and follow us on social media for some fun ways to support us!
All donations go directly to support our mission of connecting and supporting comedians who are looking to keep their mental health in check.
INSPIRED TO DONATE OR GET INVOLVED?
We are always looking to build our team of like-minded people. If you’d like to get involved,
Email us with your name, city you live in, what this cause means to you, and how you'd like to be involved- we can't wait to hear from you!
Please be sure to check out our upcoming events and follow us on social media for some fun ways to support us!
All donations go directly to support our mission of connecting and supporting comedians who are looking to keep their mental health in check.
The Billon Foundation is inspired and supported by the generosity of some amazing humans who have given their time, energy, talents, and resources to our mission.
Matt Wall, Laugh Shop, Cofounder Ryan Lachance, Cofounder Peter Hudson, Together We Can Alcohol & Drug Recovery & Education Society, Tammy Smith, Brett Martin, Susan Thompson, Richard Jessup, Candace Campbell, Natalie Waddell, Chris Griffin, Tanya Cressman, Scott Dumas, Dale Ward, Troy Conrad, Jasen Fredrickson, Marito Lopez, Brent Hall, Lars Callieou, Levi McCachen, Chris Gordon, Brittany Lyseng, Tommy Mellor, Trent McClellan, Jenn Kane, Richi Taylor, Hormoz Rashidi, Emilie Laford, Jebb Fink, Adam Ruby, Kevin Stobo, Tammy McCorkell, Byron Bertram, Chris Basso, Scott Porteous, Nelson Mayer, Roxanne and Mike Craigdallie, Nathan Beninger, Jeremy Grant, Allyson June Smith, Niek Theelen, Julia Garner, Leanna Salmon, Kelly & Terri Sawka, Janet Billon, Van Berg Interiors Painting Ltd., Emma Proulx, Randii Andii, Laurah-Lee Christie, Jesse Dewispelaere, Matt ‘Sirreal’ Dunae, Cory Rasmussen, Lois Fehr, Brennan Hinchsliff, Kenneth Cole, Mike Manhas, Sarah Tomei, Cedric Monroy, Deanna Wood, John Rocher, Stugh Hughes, Jayden Doell, Michelle & Dennis Johns, Tim, Charles Marcolin, Dave Nystrom, Sam Benty, Barry Piercey, Nigel Lawrence, Brett Forte, Patti Savard, Nina Wilder, Cam Smith, Paul Kuster, Zac Wiggens, Daryl Makk, Dan Duvall, Darcia Harcott, Graham Young, Mark Burleigh, Mayce Galoni, Jon Gagnon, David Wojtowicz & Victor, Julie Ann, Justin Nichol, Richard Lett, Amber Harper-Young, Eric LaPointe, Nicole Anne, Shane Clark, Peter Anthony, Adam Delorey, Ian Black, Catherine Robertson, Francois Weber, and all attendees to our amazing events!
THE BILLON FOUNDATION
COMEDIANS HELPING COMEDIANS
The Billon Foundation is a registered Canadian nonprofit dedicated to supporting comedians’ mental health and well‑being.