E-Bulletin | November 2024

National Collaborating Centre
for Healthy Public Policy (NCCHPP)

In the Spotlight
Image of the Infographic – How Can We Promote the Borrowing of a Public Policy Already Tested Elsewhere?

Infographic – How Can We Promote the Borrowing of a Public Policy Already Tested Elsewhere?

When public health stakeholders propose policy options to decision makers to address public health issues, they may recommend adopting policies that have proven effective in other jurisdictions. This infographic presents a structured list of factors that facilitate the adoption of public policies from elsewhere and a four-pronged approach to mobilizing these factors to inform policy decisions. Public health actors and those from other sectors can use this as a resource when considering proposing the borrowing of a policy.

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New Video Clips

Two new clips from our series How Can We Promote Healthy Public Policies and Health in All Policies (HiAP)?

Discover two new clips from our video series featuring public health practitioners from various organizations and regions across Canada! Listen to them share their concrete experiences in implementing policies inspired by the HiAP approach, offer advice on advancing HiAP at the local level, and present tools and strategies to improve public policy practices.

These two clips feature Melinda Markey, Manager, Healthy Public Policy team, at Vancouver Coastal Health.

To watch the clips, click on the thumbnails below :
 
Image of the video clip: How would you describe the work of Vancouver Coastal Health on healthy public policies?


 
Image of the video clip: Could you describe one instrument or strategy used by your organization to improve your public policy practices?

Webinar Recordings
Image of the Webinar Recording – Strategies for Public Health Organizations to Enhance Their Capacities to Act on Healthy Public Policies

Webinar Recording – Strategies for Public Health Organizations to Enhance Their Capacities to Act on Healthy Public Policies

In this webinar, we shared valuable insights on potential strategies and practical experiences that can help public health organizations enhance their capacity to advocate for health-promoting public policies.
To watch the webinar recording, click here.

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Webinar Recording – How to Lead Intersectoral Collaborations for Health and Equity when Resources are Limited?

In this webinar we presented the results of a literature review on intersectoral actions for health and equity in the context of budgetary constraints. We provided some insight into the challenges, opportunities, and strategies to consider when navigating the context of limited resources. 
To watch the webinar recording, click here.

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New Publication
Image announcing the publication: Alcohol consumption during the first year of the COVID-19 pandemic in Québec and Canada

Series of publications from the Institut national de santé publique du Québec

As part of the Public Health Agency of Canada's Science in French Initiative, the Institut national de santé publique du Québec was able to translate various publications on current public health issues into English. The goal of this partnership is to promote the dissemination of scientific expertise to meet pan-Canadian needs. The NCCHPP is pleased to contribute to the efforts of promoting these resources. Here is a publication from the series related to alcohol consumption:

Alcohol consumption during the first year of the COVID-19 pandemic in Québec and Canada

Based on data derived from six probability surveys conducted from March 29, 2020 to April 28, 2021, this infographic presents rates of increase in alcohol consumption in Québec and Canada during the first year of the COVID-19 pandemic. It also provides sociodemographic characteristics and those linked to mental health status associated with this increase, as well as reasons most frequently mentioned to explain it. 

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Other News of Interest
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Upcoming Events
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Resource Offer

  • Custom Learning Plans for Evidence-Informed Decision Making
    Offered by the National Collaborating Centre for Mehods and Tools.

    Enhance your team’s evidence-informed decision-making competence! Reach out for a custom team assessment and needs-based learning plan, with both free and paid options. Contact nccmt@mcmaster.ca.

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