Publications
Collection – Municipal Governance and Public Health in Canada
Municipalities act on many factors that influence health and wellbeing, making them important partners for public health. This collection of fact sheets on municipal governance offers public health organizations guidance to help them engage more effectively in municipal processes.
The Municipal Council and Elected Officials: Guidance for Public Health
Fact Sheet 1 in the Municipal Governance and Public Health in Canada collection presents the role of the municipal council and elected officials, and offers public health teams guidance to understand how to position themselves in relation to these bodies.
The Municipal Administration: Guidance for Public Health
Fact Sheet 2 in the Municipal Governance and Public Health in Canada collection presents the municipal administration and helps identify the most appropriate contacts for public health organizations.
Municipal Decision Making: Guidance for Public Health
Fact Sheet 3 in the Municipal Governance and Public Health in Canada collection describes the municipal decision‑making process and offers guidance on when, how, and with whom public health organizations can engage to become involved in this process.
The Municipal Budget: Guidance for Public Health
To be released in the coming months. This will be the fourth fact sheet in a collection on municipal governance in Canada that aims to explain municipal dynamics and processes in order to guide public health organizations in their collaborative efforts with municipalities.
Public Participation in Municipal Affairs: Guidance for Public Health
To be released in the coming months. This will be the fifth fact sheet in a collection on municipal governance in Canada that aims to explain municipal dynamics and processes in order to guide public health organizations in their collaborative efforts with municipalities.
Approaches to Strengthen Collaboration with Municipalities: Guidance for Public Health
To be released in the coming months. This will be the sixth fact sheet in a collection on municipal governance in Canada that aims to explain municipal dynamics and processes in order to guide public health organizations in their collaborative efforts with municipalities.
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 well-being. 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.
How to Collaborate With Municipalities: A Practical Guide for Public Health Actors
This document offers advice based on the perspectives of municipal elected officials and public servants and of public health actors involved in collaborations.
Approaching Municipalities to Share Knowledge: Advice from Municipal Civil Servants to Public Health Actors
What is an effective way to share public health knowledge with the municipal sector? In this document, we present the views expressed by civil servants in Canadian municipalities.