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Portrait of Health in All Policies in Canada: Integrating Wellbeing into Federal Decision Making – Canada’s Quality of Life Framework
This document presents the Government of Canada’s Quality of Life Framework, a multisectoral initiative that seeks to systematically integrate evidence about the wellbeing of people living in Canada into federal budgeting and decision making. It is part of a series of case studies aimed at enhancing knowledge about Health in All Policies (HiAP), highlighting promising practices, and promoting the exchange of ideas across Canada.
A Socio-Ecological Analysis of the Interactions Between the COVID-19 Pandemic and Health Inequalities
This report presents the main findings of a socio-ecological analysis of the interactions between the COVID-19 pandemic and health inequalities. It proposes multilevel interventions to promote health equity, strengthen resilience, and improve responses to future public health crises.
Reference Framework for Influencing Public Policies at the Montréal DRSP
Have a look at this reference framework to support public health practitioners in planning and implementing policy-influencing strategies, developed by the Montréal DRSP’s Public Policy and Strategic Partnerships. The NCCHPP helps broaden its reach by translating it into English to support dissemination and uptake across diverse practice contexts in Canada.
The NCCHPP will take part in the Public Health 2026 Conference, March 11-13, 2026
The NCCHPP will be in Montréal at the Public Health 2026 Conference, from March 11-13, 2026. Click to learn more about the various activities that we will be hosting, or partnering with, at the conference.
Poster – Reflection Tool to Strengthen Organizational Capacities for Healthy Public Policies
This poster summarizes the objectives and structure of the reflection tool. It aims to inform public health professionals about the tool’s availability and relevance, and to encourage its use. It was presented at the 2026 annual conference of the Canadian Public Health Association, held in Montréal.
Webinar – Strengthening Public Health Capacity Through Competency Frameworks
This webinar highlighted the NCCs’ leadership in renewing the Core Competencies for Public Health in Canada through extensive national engagement. The 2.0 Core Competencies offer a common foundation for effective, responsive, and innovative public health practice today.
Webinar – Building Healthy Public Policy: Measuring Your Progress
Explore how to assess progress in building healthy public policy (HPP). This webinar shared insights from a recent systematic review, highlighted relevant indicators, outcomes and tools, and presented a case study to show how they can be used in practice. This session helped public health practitioners identify indicators and tools to effectively monitor their HPP initiatives.
The Core Competencies for Public Health in Canada: Release 2.0
Have a look at the Core Competencies for Public Health in Canada: Release 2.0. This transformative update brings fresh system-level competencies, sharp focus areas, and practical workforce guidance to ensure Canada’s public health stays strong, future-ready, and grounded in the best evidence.
Webinar – Equity in Crises: Addressing Inequities in Emergency Contexts
Emergencies can amplify existing health inequities, making it essential to integrate equity considerations into preparedness, response, and recovery planning. This webinar, hosted by the National Collaborating Centres for Healthy Public Policy, Determinants of Health, and Infectious Diseases, shared knowledge, tools, and stories that can help public health organizations build resilience and sustain attention to health equity in emergencies.
Report – Health in All Plans: Leveraging Tools to Integrate Health into Land Use Planning
This report presents the findings from the a 2024 survey that explored how Public Health Units across Ontario are using health-supportive tools in their engagement with municipal land use planning processes. The report identifies key barriers, opportunities, and recommendations for future action, including a repository of sharable tools. This report was prepared by the Built Environment Work Group at the Ontario Public Health Association.