Municipalities and Public Health
Canadian municipalities have seen their responsibilities expand over the past several decades. Urban planning, climate change adaptation, access to housing, food security, age‑friendly community development, newcomer integration, public and active transportation, economic development, recreation services, public safety, social development… the municipal sector is active on all these fronts, and many others. To improve several aspects of population well‑being and health, public health organizations must collaborate with municipalities, as they are the ones who hold the levers for action.
In this section, you will find resources that help explain how municipal governments operate (political and administrative bodies, respective roles, decision‑making processes) and that offer public health teams guidance for navigating this environment effectively. You will also find resources that support public health staff in choosing concrete strategies to engage with the municipal sector, establish collaborations, and sustain them over time.
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