Publications

Series on Integrated Impact Assessment (IIA): 1- Overall situation and clarification of concepts
This briefing note is the first in a series of six focused on the state of the practice of integrated impact assessment.

Introduction to Public Health Ethics 1: Background
This document defines public health and reviews the history and development of public health ethics, including its philosophical underpinnings.

Canadian Experiences in Institutionalizing Health Impact Assessment (HIA). 2013 Interprovincial-Territorial Meeting: Report
This document presents an overview of the experiences that were shared at this interprovincial-territorial meeting on HIA.

The 12th International Conference on Health Impact Assessment (HIA): New issues arising from the evolution of the practice – Summary of Discussions
This document is a summary of the discussions carried out in August 2012 during the 12th International Conference on Health Impact Assessment.

Guide for Developing a Knowledge-Sharing Plan – NCCHPP Internal Tool
This working tool is used at the NCCHPP to plan knowledge-sharing activities. We are making it publicly available in order to contribute to further reflection and discussion on this topic.

Logic Model for Evaluating Knowledge-Sharing Activities – NCCHPP Internal Tool
This working tool guides the evaluation of the NCCHPP’s knowledge-sharing activities. We are making it publicly available in order to contribute to further reflection and discussion on knowledge sharing.

Public Policy Models and Their Usefulness in Public Health: The Stages Model
This briefing note introduces the stages model in public policy, a model that allows one to present the complex process of public policy development.

Planning Knowledge Sharing in the Context of a Health Impact Assessment
This briefing note explains how to plan and incorporate knowledge-sharing activities while conducting a health impact assessment.

Developing a Citizen-Participation Strategy for Health Impact Assessment: Practical Guide
This practical guide looks at the relevance and the feasibility of a citizen-participation strategy in the context of a health impact assessment.

Wicked Problems and Public Policy
This fact sheet defines the essential features of wicked problems and discusses how they might be addressed.