Portrait of Health in All Policies in Canada: Québec’s Collaborative Model for Health Prevention Governance

This document presents Québec's Governmental Health Prevention Policy as a concrete example of Health in All Policies (HiAP). It outlines its origins, objectives, governance structures, implementation mechanisms, achievements, funding sources, and evaluation tools. Targeted at public health professionals, and other actors interested in HiAP, its purpose is to enhance knowledge, highlight innovative practices, and foster the sharing of experiences and ideas on a national scale. 

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Guides and Resources Relevant to the Functioning and Governance of Canadian Municipalities, by Province and Territory

Canadian municipalities play a key role in local governance by collaborating with public health actors to improve living conditions and community wellbeing. To facilitate such collaboration, the NCCHPP has made available a selection of complementary guides and resources that can be accessed online and that provide details about the functioning of municipal administrations across Canada.

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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 are a few publications related to built environment.

The Use of the Concept of Vulnerability in Public Health

Vulnerability in public health is a complex and contextual concept, whose use can sometimes have negative effects on the groups concerned. This publication offers a practical tool based on a rapid ethical review process to better understand and define vulnerability in each specific context.

Actions to Optimize the Use and Design of Outdoor Recreational Facilities

This publication explores the benefits of outdoor recreational infrastructure on health and wellbeing while proposing actions to optimize them. It also provides tools, inspiring examples, and references to guide their development.

Universal Accessibility: Designing Environments for All

This resource highlights the reasons for adopting an accessible built environment while providing an overview of the health benefits of universal accessibility. It also offers recommendations for designing inclusive environments.

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Upcoming Events

• Webinar – Climate Data Demystified: Climate Science for Public Health Professionals
  
  Presented by the National Collaborating Centre for Environmental Health
  February 27, 2025, 12 p.m. to 1 p.m. (PST).

• Webinar (in French) – Cold Weather and Homelessness: Impacts on Health, Risk Factors, Risk Management, and Communication
  
  Presented by the Institut national de santé publique du Québec
  March 13, 2025, from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. (EST).

Call for Applications

• Join the NCCMT’s National Advisory Board!

  
  The National Collaborating Centre for Methods and Tools (NCCMT) is recruiting new members to its National Advisory Board. Members inform NCCMT activities and strategic direction with their knowledge, experience and advice. To learn more, click here.

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