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Of interest to alPHa members who deal with the public is that the Ontario Superior Court (OSC) has recently recognized a new tort of ‘harassment in internet communications’ meaning that employers and individuals now have a legal remedy and can sue for damages resulting from suffering or harm caused by harassment on social media and other internet platforms.
Provided by Environmental Health Policy and Programs Unit Health Protection Policy and Partnerships Branch Office of Chief Medical Officer of Health. These are presented for information only, is not a comprehensive list, and is not guaranteed to be up-to-date.
This report produced by a collaborative of Ontario's 7 Northern public health units provides health professionals working in northern Ontario with a background on the health impacts of climate change relevant to the region. By identifying and describing notable impacts of concern, this report serves as a first step to understanding the complex, interconnected and far-reaching challenges climate change poses to human health and will assist public health units in northern Ontario to undertake vulnerability and adaptation assessments to prioritize evidence informed action.
TransformTO is Toronto’s new and ambitious climate action strategy. Unanimously approved by City Council in July 2017, TransformTO lays out a set of long-term, low-carbon goals and strategies to reduce local greenhouse gas emissions, and improve our health, grow our economy, and improve social equity.
July 5, 2023 letter to the Minister of Environment, Conservation and Parks from the Porcupine board Chair and MOH requesting the implementation of air quality monitoring stations in the Porcupine Health Unit region
August 1, 2023 letter from the Timiskaming Board Chair and MOH requesting the installation of a tradiional National Air Pollution Surveillance (NAPS) air quality monitoring station within the Timiskaming Health Unit catchment area.
29 April 2013 resolution of the Porcupine Board to endorse recommendations contained in a number of recent reports related to the built environment and active transportation.
November 27 2012 - Position statement by the Sudbury and District Health Unit, that it actively supports and advocates for the creation of physical spaces that improve health and health equity.
October 28 resolution of the Sudbury Board of Health encouraging all municipalities within the Sudbury and Manitoulin districts to commit to and appropriately resource a transportation system vision that enhances equity and choice, and opportunities for safe, connected multi modal travel.
November 18 2010- SMDHU call for a minimum 1.2-metre paved shoulder to accomodate pedestrians and cyclists as a requirement in Bill 100 (Highway Improvement Act) when resurfacing secondary highways. (Similar motions - GBHU, Timiskaming, NBPSHU, Northwestern)
May 22 2013 Tarbutt etc. resolution to request that the CMOH collate cancer data for Huron Shores and Echo Bay with a view to increasing patient supports as necessary.
September 27, 2018 letter from the KFLA Board Chair to the Minister of Health and Long-Term Care calling for a provincial chronic disease prevention strategy.
April 22 2013 Middlesex-London Board of Health commendation for the introduction of Bill 30, An Act to Regulate the Selling and Marketing of Tanning Services and Ultraviolet Light Treatments.
October 22, 2012 - The Middlesex-London Board of Health commendation for the Premier's announcement on September 14, 2012 to adopt a private members’ bill, Bill 74, “Skin Cancer Prevention Act, 2012” to prohibit the use of and access to tanning services by youth under 18 years of age to protect them from developing skin cancer.
May 2 2012 - PCCHU support for Private Members’ Bill 74 - An Act to help prevent skin cancer (Tanning bed regulation).(Similar / Supporting motions: WDGHU, Durham)
October 27, 2023 letter from the PHSD Board Chair calling on the Province to commit to investments in chronic disease prevention and health promotion activities under the OPHS.
October 24 2011 - SDHU call on Ontario Municipalities to actively engage in developing plans for policies that support health and prevent chronic disease and injury
September 19 2012 - SMDHU letter expressing support for Bill 74, Skin Cancer Prevention Act, which would prohibit selling or supplying tanning services or ultra-violet light treatment services to persons under the age of 18 in Ontario.
October 3 2012 - The Board of Health for the Timiskaming Health Unit commendation of the Premier for his September announcement to support Bill 74, Skin Cancer Prevention Act, 2012 to prohibit selling or supplying tanning services or ultra-violet light treatment services to persons under the age of 18 in Ontario to protect them from skin cancer.
Jan 29 2015 Toronto Public Health correspondence with the Province urging sustained action on chronic disease prevention through public health policy. Reference is made to recent legislative efforts related to tanning beds, smoke-free Ontario and menu labeling among others.
January 22, 2024 letter from the HPPH Board Chair urging the Minister of Health to maintain the OPHS requirements to monitor and report on the cost of healthy eating.
January 22, 2024 letter from the HPPH Board Chair urging the Ontario government to increase social assistance rates to reflect the cost of healthy eating. Addressing the housing crisis is also cited as an important element.
January 7 2016 letter from the Huron board chair requesting an update on the reform of social assistance in Ontario in light of the rising Cost of a Nutritious Food Basket.
November 8 2018 Huron endorsement of the August 30 2018 letter from the Leeds-Grenville-Lanark Board Chair to the Premier, Minister of Health and Long-Term Care and Minister of Children, Community and Social Services expressing disappointment about the cancellation of the OBIP.
April 25 2018 KFL&A Board of Health endorsement of the letter by The Ontario Dietitians in Public Health, regarding support for Bill 60, establishing a Social Assistance Research Commission.
October 26 2017 letter from the KFL&A Board urging the development and inclusion of a revised Cost of a Nutritious Food Basket protocol under the new Standards for Public Health Programs and Services.
January 28, 2020 letter from the KFLA Board Chair that calls on the federal Minister of Health to commit to annual local measurement of food insecurity in all the provinces and territories by making the Household Food Security Survey Module a core module in the Canadian Community Health Survey, and update the foods included in the National Nutritious Food Basket to reflect recommendations in the 2019 Canada’s Food Guide and develop a national food costing protocol.
February 1, 2021 letter from the KFL&A Board Chair calling on the Premier to ensure adequate paid sick days to workers through amendments to the Employment Standards Act, 2000.
August 3 2018 letter from the KFL&A Board Chair to the Minister of Children, Community and Social Services expressing disappointment about the cancellation of the OBIP.
April 26, 2021 letter from Lambton Council endorsing the November 20, 2020 letter from the TBDHU BOH Chair supporting basic income as a means to address food insecurity.
May 9 2016 call on the Province by the Lambton Board of Health to increase social assistance rates to reflect the rising Cost of a Nutritious Food Basket.
December 21 letter from the Leeds Grenville Lanark board of health chair to several ministers expressing support for the principles of a basic income guarantee.
August 30 2018 letter from the Leeds-Grenville-Lanark Board Chair to the Premier, Minister of Health and Long-Term Care and Minister of Children, Community and Social Services expressing disappointment about the cancellation of the OBIP.
July 23, 2020 endorsement by the MLHU Board of previous calls for the evolution of the Canada Emergency Response Benefit (CERB) into a basic income for all Canadians during the COVID-19 pandemic and beyond.
December correspondence from the Middlesex-London Board of Health, in the form of Report No. 82-24 re: Monitoring Food Affordability and Implications for Public Policy and Action 2024 and the accompanying Food Insecurity Infographic from the December 12, 2024 Board of Health meeting.
February 1 2018 letters from the MLHU to the provincial and federal health ministries urging continuation of monitoring activities related to household food insecurity.
November 6 2016 resolutions of the NBPSDHU focusing on increasing household incomes (including basic income, increases to social assistance) to reduce food insecurity.
January 27 2014 resolution by the NBPSDHU urging increases in social assistance & minimum wage as well as action on related elements of the Poverty Reduction and Healthy Kids strategies in order to allow healthy eating.
February 27 2019 letter from the MOH and Vice-Chair of the NBPSDHU introducing resolutions in support of reducing health inequities including support for the Bill 60 proposal to establish a Social Assistance Research Commission.
August 16 2018 letter from the North Bay Parry Sound District Board Chair to the Premier and Minister of Children, Community and Social Services expressing disappointment about the cancellation of the OBIP.
February 15 2013 North Bay - Parry Sound Board of Health call on the Premier to improve food security by introducing a $100 Healthy Food Supplement to Social Assistance Rates.
July 19, 2022 letter from the Chair of the Niagara BOH to the Ministers of Health and Labour that calls for the permanent codification of paid sick days into the Employment Standards Act.
June 17, 2019 letter from the Peterborough board chair to the Minister of Children, Community and Social Services outlining concerns with changes to the Ontario Autism Program.
June 25, 2019 letter from the Peterborough Board Chair to various provincial ministers in support of the recommendations of the Children Count Task Force.
November 24, 2022 letter from the PPH Board Chair asking the Minister of Children, Community and Social Services to redress the chronic underfunding of the HBHC and ITDP programs.
April 3 2019 letter from the Peterborough Board Chair endorsing the November 21 2018 letter from the Thunder Bay District Health Unit advocating for an increase to the Healthy Babies Healthy Children Program funding.
April 23 2018 PPH call for the repeal of Section 43 of the Canadian Criminal Code, which justifies physical punishment of children between the ages of 2 and 12.
April 17 2014 Sudbury & District Board of Health call on the Prime Minister of Canada to enact and enforce the WHO Breastmilk Code through legislation.
June 30 2015 resolution of the SDHU Board of Health calling on the Ministry of Children and Youth Services to fully fund the delivery of the Healthy Babies Healthy Children program so that public health units are able to meet the Ministry's expectations.
May 21 2014 SMDHU call on the Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care to reconsider the removal of preventive oral health services form the Ontario Public Health Standards following the consolidation of Ontario's publicly-funded oral health programs.
September 25 2018 Southwestern Public Health call for the repeal of Section 43 of the Canadian Criminal Code, which justifies physical punishment of children between the ages of 2 and 12.
November 21 2018 letter from the Thunder Bay District Health Unit which has been sent to Minister MacLeod advocating for an increase to the Healthy Babies Healthy Children Program funding.
May 3 2017 letter from the WDGHU Board Chair calling on the Minister of Children and Youth Services to provide the resources required to meet the requirements of the Healthy Babies Healthy Children program.
Nov 4 2015 call by WDGPH on the Ministry of Children and Youth Services to fully fund the delivery of the Healthy Babies Healthy Children program so that public health units are able to meet the Ministry's expectations.
Sept 27, 2019 letter to the Minister of Children, Community and Social Services that provides the WECHU Board's views on changes to the provincial autism supports.
March 6, 2019 letter from the Windsor-Essex Board to the Ministers of Health and Long-Term Care, Education, and Children, Community and Social Services introducing its resolution in support of the Children Count Task Force Recommendations.
February 11 2019 WECHU support for the November 21 2018 letter from the Thunder Bay District Health Unit which has been sent to Minister MacLeod advocating for an increase to the Healthy Babies Healthy Children Program funding.
August 6 2015 GBHU endorsement of the TBDHU call for the development of systematic evacuation plans for First Nations communities that are at near-annual risk of flooding and forest fires.
Sept 30 2015 PCCHU endorsement of the June 30 2015 SDHU call for the development of systematic evacuation plans for First Nations communities that are at near-annual risk of flooding and forest fires.
October 26 perth endorsement of the Sept 30 2015 PCCHU endorsement of the June 30 2015 SDHU call for the development of systematic evacuation plans for First Nations communities that are at near-annual risk of flooding and forest fires.
March 12, 2025 - PHSD Board of Health Endorsement of the Walport Report, and call for continued focus on public health emergency & pandemic preparedness.
June 30 2015 SDHU call for the development of systematic evacuation plans for First Nations communities that are at near-annual risk of flooding and forest fires.
March 27 2009 - GBHU Support for Renewable Energy (Wind Turbines) with a call to the federal government to develop materials that address public health concerns related to them (Follow-up resolutions, November 2009, Aug 2010, Jan 2011)
December 2, 2024 letter from the KFL&A Board Chair to the federal Minister of Health that urges Health Canada to establish a new radon guideline for residential homes, public buildings and indoor workplaces that aligns with the WHO’s radon limit of 100 Bq/m3 and to continue recommending a reduction in radon levels to as low as reasonably achievable below this new guideline.
October 16, 2023 letter from the PHSD Board Chair to the Minister of Environment, Conservation and Parks calling for the expansion of air quality monitoring stations across Northern Ontario, to provide comprehensive data to inform the Air Quality Health Index (AQHI).
May 30, 2023 letter from the PHSD Board Chair calling on the Federal and Provincial ministers for resources and policy leavers to improve indoor air quality in public settings.
July 5, 2023 letter to the Minister of Environment, Conservation and Parks from the Porcupine board Chair and MOH requesting the implementation of air quality monitoring stations in the Porcupine Health Unit region
March 3 & 8, 2023 calls by the PPH Board Chair on the federal and Ontario governments to consider strategies to improve indoor air quality in public settings as a means to arrest the transmission of airborne respiratory diseases such as COVID 19
January 31, 2024 letter from the PPH Board Chair to responsible ministers urging legislated improvements to indoor air quality (IAQ) in indoor public settings are required to reduce the transmission of COVID-19 and other airborne pathogens.
June 30 2015 SDHU call for the development of systematic evacuation plans for First Nations communities that are at near-annual risk of flooding and forest fires.
February 20, 2019 letter to the Premier of Ontario from the Chair of the SMDHU Board that expresses ongoing concerns about the potential negative environmental impacts of Bill 66, Restoring Ontario's Competitiveness Act.
December 9, 2019 letter from the WDGPH Board Chair to the Minister of Natural Resources and Forestry to reconsider amendments to the Aggregate Resources Act that would remove municipal authority to use zoning by-laws to regulate the depth of aggregate extraction activities to protect groundwater sources.
April 20 2010 - MLHU Report and Letters urging reconsideration by Health Canada of the use of caffeine as an additive in soft drinks (Similar Motions: Timiskaming, GBHU, Chatham-Kent, NBPSDHU)
November 18, 2021 letter from the HKPR Board, as partners in visual health as per the Ontario Public Health Standards, expressing concern over the current lack of vision services for patients under the Ontario Health Insurance Plan (OHIP).
March 1, 2024 letter from the KFL&A BOH to the President & CEO of Public Health Ontario expressing opposition to closing the public health lab in Kingston.
May 25 2012 - PDHU Letter expressing concerns about changes to the Interim Federal Health Program (Refugee Health) (Similar / supporting motions: Toronto Public Health, Durham)
January 18 2013 Windsor - Essex Board of Health resolution urging reversal of Cancer Care Ontario’s decision to withdraw funding for lung and esophageal cancer surgery performed in Windsor at Hotel Dieu Grace Hospital
March 29 2017 Algoma endorsement of the January 4 2017 call by the WDGHU Board on the Province to legislate public health inspection and enforcement oversight of personal services settings under the HPPA.
June 5 2017 Elgin-St. Thomas endorsement of previous calls on the Province to legislate public health inspection and enforcement oversight of personal services settings under the HPPA.
March 24 2016 GBHU endorsement of the resolution of the SDHU Board recommending that the Government of Ontario enact legislation implementing IPAC requirements for invasive personal services settings under the Health Protection and Promotion Act with short-form wording under the Provincial Offences Act.
June 2 2016 resolution by the Grey Bruce Board of Health calling on the Province of Ontario to enhance strategies for the surveillance and control of tick-borne disease.
May 2 2017 GBHU endorsement of the January 4 2017 call by the WDGHU Board on the Province to legislate public health inspection and enforcement oversight of personal services settings under the HPPA.
February 2, 2021 letter from the KFL&A Board Chair requesting that the federal government extend the current restrictions and requirements applied to air travel to travelers entering through land and water border crossings
June 19, 2020 letter from the Lambton BOH Chair and MOH asking that the province make the criteria that will be used to advance public health unit jurisdictions from Stage 2 to Stage 3 of the Ministry's document A Framework for Reopening our Province publicly available
April 6, 2021 endorsement by the MLHU Board of the alPHa Letter dated February 19, 2021 in response to the Province's decision to start easing pandemic restrictions.
April 16, 2019 endorsement by the MLHU board of health of the February 21, 2019, Council of Ontario Medical Officers of Health (COMOH) position that undetectable HIV viral load poses effectively no risk of HIV transmission within a comprehensive public health approach to sexual health.
July 5, 2022 letter from the Niagara Board of Health that calls on the federal government to establish higher air quality standards in the national building code and to establish a resource pool to allow existing buildings to retrofit.
June 14 2017 Niagara endorsement of previous calls on the Province to legislate public health inspection and enforcement oversight of personal services settings under the HPPA.
August 27 letter from the NWHU Board calling on the Minister of Health to consider funding to support the establishment of the Infection Prevention and Control (IPAC) Hub Model as an ongoing program.
March 15 2016 PCCHU endorsement of the January 21 2016 HKPR resolution calling for regulation of invasive personal services to ensure and enforce infection prevention and control practices.
September 15, 2021 letter from the Peterborough Board Chair requesting provincial consideration of providing funding for expanded wastewater surveillance for COVID-19 viral RNA as an indicator of infection trends.
September 20 2016 call by Peterborough Public Health on the federal and provincial Health Ministers to enhance strategies for and commit resources to the surveillance and control of tick-borne disease.
June 20, 2024 letter from the PPH Board Chair arguing for continued funding for wastewater surveillance as a useful means of monitoring a range of infectious diseases.
May 14, 2021 letter from the PPH board Chair thanking the Premier for extending the stay-at-home order and inviting him to communicate clear criteria for reopening and recovery.
July 24, 2024 letter from the Renfrew Board of Health Chair calling on the Ontario government to restore funding and supports for wastewater surveillance and case contact management software, which were implemented as responses for the control of COVID-19 and proved useful for other infectious agents.
March 7 2016 resolution of the SDHU Board recommending that the Government of Ontario enact legislation implementing IPAC requirements for invasive personal services settings under the Health Protection and Promotion Act with short-form wording under the Provincial Offences Act.
Feb 20, 2008 - SMDHU Briefing note and Resolution calling for continuation of funding for WNV surveillance and control (Endorsements: KFL&A, Essa Twp.)
July 2 2015 Toronto Board of Health call for mandatory training and certification in infection control practices for workers in personal services settings.
February 10 2014 Toronto Board of Health call on the Province to develop a mandatory personal service setting infection control training and certification program
January 4 2017 call by the WDGHU Board on the Province to legislate public health inspection and enforcement oversight of personal services settings under the HPPA.
Dec 5, 2024 & Feb 6, 2025 resolutions by the WEC Board of Health that encourage all local municipalities to review, strengthen, and enforce animal licensing by-laws and include provisions that consider the immunization status of domestic animals as a part of the licensing process; and support ongoing education, prevention and advocacy efforts related to animal bite and rabies prevention activities.
July 2, 2025 letter from the HKNPHU Board of Health that urges the Province of Ontario to implement a meaningful and sustained society-wide response to intimate partner violence and gender-based violence.
September 8, 2023 letter from the HPPH Board Chair in support of Bill 93, which would require all children 12 years of age or younger wear a personal flotation device or lifejacket while on a boat.
June 9 2017 KFLA Endorsement of the Position Paper of the Council of Ontario Medical Officers of Health (COMOH), Preventing Road Traffic Deaths and Injuries
May 13 2016 MLHU endorsement of a letter from Toronto Public Health re Proposed Domestic and Sexual Violence Workplace Leave, Accommodation and Training Act.
December 13, 2023 letter from the NBPSDHU Board Chair and MOH calling on the Province to advance action on monitoring, preventing and reducing intimate partner violence as it relates to a number of requirements under the Ontario Public Health Standards.
February 21, 2024 letter from the PHSD Board of Health urging the provincial government to allocate the necessary resources, funding, and policy frameworks to reinforce our health and social services to prevent intimate partner / gender-based violence.
May 16, 2023 call by the PHSD BOH for legislation requiring the wearing of personal floatation devices by all persons aboard a pleasure craft on the water in Ontario.
January 24, 2024 letter from the PPH Board Chair calling on the Province to advance action on monitoring, preventing and reducing intimate partner violence as it relates to a number of requirements under the Ontario Public Health Standards.
January 29, 2020 letter from the Peterborough Board Chair calling on the province to consider enhancing safety provisions in the regulations that govern off-road vehicles in Ontario.
November 29, 2023 letter from the PPH Board Chair in support of Bill 93, which would require all children 12 years of age or younger wear a personal flotation device or lifejacket while on a boat.
October 24 2011 - SDHU call on Ontario Municipalities to actively engage in developing plans for policies that support health and prevent chronic disease and injury
September 22, 2022 correspondence from SDHU Board Chair advocating for legislation requiring all individuals to wear a personal flotation device (PFD) or lifejacket while on a pleasure boat that is underway, or while being towed behind a pleasure boat using recreational water equipment.
April 16 2014 letter of support from the SMDHU Board Chair for Bill 173, which makes various amendments to legislation (HTA) to improve road safety in Ontario.
April 12, 2024 letter from the Timiskaming Board of Health urging the provincial government to allocate the necessary resources, funding, and policy frameworks to reinforce our health and social services to prevent intimate partner / gender-based violence.
December 5, 2024 resolution of the Windsor-Essex County Board of Health that urges the Province of Ontario to implement a meaningful and sustained society-wide response to intimate partner violence and gender-based violence.
April 25 2013 Board of Health for the North Bay Parry Sound District endorsement of the Healthy Kids Panel report: No Time to Wait: The Healthy Kids Strategy, and call on the inter-ministerial working group to develop a comprehensive action plan to implement The Healthy Kids Strategy.
June 26 Resolution of the North Bay Parry Sound District Health Unit supporting provincial legislation of menu labeling as recommended in various iterations of the Healthy Decisions for Healthy Eating bills.
May 5 2015 NWHU resolution calling for the addition of sodium to mandatory menu labeling information and further calling for removal of the prohibition on municipalities to enact additional by-laws.
November 24, 2020 letter from the Ontario Dietitians in Public Health (ODPH) in support of Bill 216, which would require school boards to offer experiential food literacy education to all Ontario students in grades 1 through 12.
January 10 2013 letter from alPHa Affiliate Ontario Society of Nutrition Professionals in Public Health (OSNPPH)requesting continued Provincial support for the NutriStep tool.
May 14 2015 resolution of the PCCHU BOH to call on the Government to amend the menu labeling requirements to require sodium and reference values, and further to allow municipalities to develop more comprehensive by-laws.
Sept 30 PCCHU endorsement of the Feb 4 2015 call by the WDGHU to implement recommendations of the Healthy Kids Panel as they pertain to limiting access to energy drinks.
March 15 2017 letter from the PDHU Board to the federal Minister of Health expressing support for federal initiatives aimed at reducing marketing to children.
April 10, 2019 letter of support from the Public Health Sudbury and District Chair to all Ontario senators for Bill S-228, Child Health Protection Act.
July 8, 2024 letter from René Lapierre, Board of Health Chair and Dr. Mustafa Hirji, Acting Medical Officer of Health and Chief Executive Officer regarding support for the Physical Literacy for Communities: A Public Health Approach guide, that includes a resolution from the Board of Health for Public Health Sudbury & Districts.
December 30 2022 call by the Board of the Sudbury and Disrtrict HU encouraging all area school boards, sport and recreation organizations, and early learning centres to work to improve physical activity levels among children and youth.
October 27, 2023 letter from the PHSD Board Chair calling on the federal government to follow though on its pledge for a funded healthy school food program in the 2024 federal budget.
November 4 2016 letter from the Peterborough MOH in support of Senate Bill 228, which proposes legislation to restrice marketing of unhealthy food and beverages to children.
July 16 2018 Peterborough Public Health endorsement of the April 26 2018 letter from the KFL&A Board of Health calling for the inclusion of mandatory food literacy in Ontario's school curriculum.
April 12 2017 Peterborough Public Health endorsement of the March 28 2017 MLHU Board letter to all Ontario Boards of Health encouraging support for Stop Marketing to Kids Coalition’s Ottawa Principles and Further Action on Sugary Drinks.
June 7 2017 call by the Pererborough Board of Health for transparency regarding the indicators of success of the newly implemented Healthy Menu Choices Act.
October 29, 2024 letter from the Peterborough BOH Chair that urges the provincial government to negotiate and sign an agreement with the federal government that will see federal funding to support provincial student nutrition programs (SNPs), as outlined in the National School Food Policy.
March 5, 2021 letter from the Peterborough Board Chair in support of the recommendations to strengthen provincial Student Nutrition Programs advocated for by the Council of Ontario Directors of Education (CODE) and Council of Ontario Medical Officers of Health (COMOH) on January 28, 2021.
September 301 2016 letters from the Peterborough Board of Health calling on the provincial and federal governments to enhance commitments to student nutrition programs.
January 25 2017 call by SDHU on the federal Minister of Health to endorse Bill S-228, which would restrict marketing of unhealthy food and beverages to children.
February 23 2012 - Peel Region request for confirmation that 100% Provincial funding of the Healthy Smiles Ontaro program will continue beyond 2013, for enhanced compensation for dentists providing the service and for a review of eligibility criteria
April 25 2017 Peterborough Public Health endorsement of the March 28 2017 resolution of the Porcupine Board of Health calling for expansion of Ontario's low-income dental programs to include low-income adults.
August 12 2016 letter from the Peterborough MOH to the federal Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship calling for expedited access to dental procedures under the Interim Federal Health Program
May 1 2017 resolutions of the Porcupine Board of Health, one calling for the implementation of an oral health program for low-income adults and the other an endorsement of alPHa's submission to the Standards for Public Health Programs and Services consultation.
September 22 2014 Porcupine resolution calling on the MOHLTC to implement measures in the newly integrated Healthy Smiles Ontario program to ensure equity, continuing services based on dental health needs as well as financial hardship maintaining a positive relationship with service providers.
February 27, 2019 letter from the Peterborough Board Chair expressing support for the implementation of a publicly-funded dental program for low-income adults and seniors.
November 27, 2023 letter from the PPH Board Chair calling on the provincial government to ensure the Seniors Low Income Dental Plan is adequately funded in all LPHAs and that systems for in-year adjustments are provided in a timely manner so that eligible clients needing service are not forced to wait unnecessarily.
March 4, 2019 letter from the Chair of the Renfrew Board of Health endorsing the December 7 2018 Sudbury letter of support for a Provinical Oral Health Program for Low Income Adults and Seniors.
November 7 2014 resolution by the Sudbury Board calling on the Minister of Health and Long-Term Care to 1) Adequately fund the “emergency” program, that has been proposed by the Ministry, in order to meet the utilization rate of the current needs based treatment programs (CINOT and expanded CINOT) and ensure this program is based on comprehensive dental needs; and 2) Maintain clinical preventive oral health service in the Ontario Public Health Standards and appropriately fund these requirements.
Sept 19 2012 - Letter from the SMDHU Board of Health commending Dr, Arlene King, Chief Medical Officer of Health and her expert panel on the report titled Oral Health, More than Just Cavities April 2012 and endorsing its four recommendations.
December 17 2014 letter from the SMDHU Board Chair calling on the Minister of Health and Long-Term Care to develop a community water fluoridation strategy for Ontario.
January 15 2014 call by the SMDHU on the Minister of Health and Long-Term care to require community water fluoridation where levels fall below an acceptable standard and to provide technical and funding support.
November 20 2013 SMDHU Board communication to the Minister of Health and Long-Term Care to support measures in favour of oral health among low-income Ontarians, including full utilization of Healthy Smiles Ontario funding and increasing the low-income cut off threshold for that program.
August 30 2012 - Waterloo call on the Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care for a review of funding allocations and eligibility criteria for the Healthy Smiles Ontario oral health program. Board report is included.
February 25 2014 letter from Waterloo Region informing the Minister of Health and Long-Term Care that they will be initiating a wait-list for eligibility for the newly-integrated oral health programs due to anticipated budget limitations.
At its October 20, 2022 Regular meeting, the Windsor-Essex County Board of Health passed the following Resolution regarding the Inclusion of Language Interpretation and Translation Services to the Healthy Smiles Ontario (HSO) Fee Guide.
January 17, 2020 resolution of the WECHU Board urging the Province to reconsider the downloading of 30% of the costs of the Healthy Smiles Ontario program to municipalities.
September 18, 2025 resolution by the WECHU Board of Health that urges improvements in coordination between federal and provincial low-income dental programs to reduce access barriers.
August 2, 2023 letter from the MLHU Board Chair that outlines budget pressures for the coming year and urges the province to provide sufficient funding for local public health agencies to carry out their mandate.
November 1, 2021 letter from the NBPSDHU Board Chair and MOH urging the Province to commit in writing to a series of funding guarantees for public health through 2022.
February 22 2016 resolution by the NBPSDHU Board calling for actions to support changes to the Environmental Health program by implementing new provincial public health funding and policy.
June 24 2021 letter to the Minister of Health from the Chair of the NBPSDHU Board Chair calling on the Minister to provide funding and other recovery initiatives to ensure post-pandemic stability.
October 1 2012 call from the North Bay - Parry Sound District Health Unit for the creation of a capital budget line for public health which includes multi-year cost-shared funding for capital projects similar to what currently exists for hospitals.
August 27 letter from the NWHU Board calling on the Minister of Health to ensure financial stability for health units during the pandemic recovery phase.
September 27, 2024 letter from the leadership of the HWHU Board of Health that endorses a joint letter from the 7 medical officers of health from the northern PHUs outlining the unique perspectives of those regions that need to be taken into consideration when determining an equitable funding formula.
October 17 2012 - PCCHU Board of Health Supports the Creation of a Capital Budget Line for Public Health which includes Multi-Year Cost-Shared Funding for Capital Projects
April 28 2016 PCCHU endorsement of the February 22 2016 resolution by the NBPSDHU Board calling for actions to support changes to the Environmental Health program by implementing new provincial public health funding and policy.
May 19, 2023 letter from the PPH Board Chair outlining major budget concerns for the coming year and calling on the Province to commit to addressing them.
June 21 2021 letter from the Chair of the PHSD BOH requesting information on what we might expect for 2022 and to share that we anticipate a need for enhanced and stable funding as we recover and restore from the COVID-19 pandemic.
September 21 2015 Porcupine BOH resolution that strongly objects to the Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care's new Equity Funding Model for public health units.
November 18 2018 letter from the PPH Board Chair outlining the difficulties inherent in not receiving assurances that public health will receive ongoing funding to support cannabis enforcement efforts.
June 23 2021 letter from the Peterborough Board Chair asking the Minister of Health for assurance that public health is adequately funded to meet the evolving public health needs of our communities and for timely clarity regarding what support local public health agencies can anticipate in 2022 in order to effectively manage 2022 fiscal requirements
August 6, 2021 letter to the Minister of Health requesting a funding an increase to PPH's cost-shared base budget to accommodate the addition of 2.8 full-time equivalent (FTE) staff positions and monies to update the Environmental Health database used by PPH, for the implementation of the Menu Labelling, Child Visual Health and Vision Screening, and Consumption and Treatment Services Compliance and Enforcement protocols under the Ontario Public Health Standards (OPHS).
November 30 2015 Sudbury & District Board of Health endorsement of the correspondence and resolution concerning the public health funding formula, passed October 30, 2015 from the alPHa Board of Directors
October 21, 2021 letter from the SMDHU Board Chair requesting that boards of health immediately receive the funding for COVID-19 Extraordinary Costs and COVID-19 Vaccine Extraordinary Costs and that the Ministry of Health commit in writing to: (1) extend COVID-19 funding in 2022; (2) establish funding in 2022 for public health recovery activities; and (3) increase provincial funding for public health base budgets proportional to the municipal levy increase needed in 2022 to maintain capacity for public health program delivery.
August 19, 2020 letter from the SMDHU Board Chair calling on the Minister of Health to provide more certainty regarding the funding promised to local PHUs to sustain the response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
June 21, 2023 letter to the Minister of Health from the SMDHU Board Chair urging the Province to continue the provision of mitigation funding to ensure the ongoing provision of public health services.
June 21 2021 letter from the SMDHU Board Chair requesting communication from the province on the financial support from the province that can be expected for operational budgets in 2022.
July 20 2021 letter from the SPWH Board Chair calling on the Ministry to commit the resources required to ensure that the extraordinary and routine mandates for local public health agencies can be met and maintained.
October 7, 2022 letter from the Timiskaming Board Chair requesting the Minister’s commitment to carefully review base-funding needs for the HBHC program to ensure this essential program is sufficiently resourced to meet the current and growing needs of children and a healthy start in life.
January 8, 2024 letter from the Timiskaming Board of Health Chair calling on the province to maintain investments in health promotion and chronic disease prevention.
October 2015 - Selection of correspondence from individual municipalities that have expressed concerns with the newly implemented public health funding formula.
March 22 2017 Letter from the LGL board expressing concerns about the Minister's Expert Panel on Public Health, specifically with regards to its lack of transparency. Also includes concerns about enforcement of the Province's menu labelling legislation.
April 23, 2019 letter from the Leeds-Grenville-Lanark Board Chair outlining concerns with the Government's plans to restructure and reduce funding for Ontario's public health system.
May 22, 2017 McKellar Twp. support for the Region of Peel's request that the Province engage in consultation with local authorities prior to implementing proposed changes to the funding and structure of public health and other municipal services.
March 28, 2023 letter from the MLHU Board Chair expressing support for alPHa's call on the Government to expedite provincial appointments to local boards of health. The letter is copied to the original audience.
January 16, 2020 briefing note developed by MLHU board and staff as initial input to the Province's PH Modernization consultation. A second, more detailed submission will expand on the ideas presented.
October 15 2015 letter to the Ministers of Health and Long Term Care and Municipal Affairs and Housing endorsing WDGHU's request for an amendment to the Municipal Act that would allow for electronic participation in Board of Health meetings.
July 5, 2019 resolution of the North Bay Parry Sound District Board of Health to continue support for the Northeast Public Health Collaboration Project in context of the current restructuring plans.
April 16, 2019 news release from the North Bay-Parry Sound District Health Unit responding to the announcement of drastic changes to Ontario's public health system.
July 23 2010 - Briefing co-signed by NBPSHU calling on the federal government to reverse its decision to eliminate the mandatory long-form census questionnaire (Similar Motions: ASPHIO, AOHC, alPHa, APHEO, GBHU, NWHU, Waterloo, Brant)
July 26, 2019 joint submission by the medical officers of health from the Northeastern boards in response to the current Government’s announced intention to streamline the complex system of providing public health programs and services aimed at both protecting and promoting the health of the people of Ontario. This document provides their best advice regarding governance and leadership in the North East should the changes to the public health system proceed as announced.
Letter form the Niagara Regional Chair calling on the federal Minister of Citizenship and Immigration to reverse changes to the Interim Federal Health Program (services for refugees).
July 19, 2019 resolution of Niagara Regional Council that outlines concerns with the proposal to restructure public health in Ontario and makes recommendations for principles and consultation prior to implementation.
February 18 2016 Ottawa BOH letter and recommendations to the MOHLTC regarding the proposals to alter public health's funding and governance structures that are made in the Patients First discussion paper.
April 29, 2019 letter from the Mayor of Ottawa and its Board of Health Chair responding to the Province's plans to restructure the public health system.
November 28 2014 PCCHU MOH support for Private Member’s Bill, C-626, which calls for the appointment of a Chief Statistician and the reinstatement of the mandatory Long-Form Census.
October 27 correspondence from the PCCHU MOH to her local MPs urging them to support the Liberal election pledge to immediately reinstate the mandatory long-form census.
November 6 2015 PCCHU request to the alPHa Board of Directors to advocate for an amendment to the Municipal Act that would allow for electronic participation in Board of Health meetings.
April 18 2019 letter from the Perth Board of Health Chair urging the Government to reconsider the plan to restructure Ontario's public health system that was announced in the 2019 Ontario Budget papers.
May 6, 2019 Peel Public Health Paper - Keeping Peel Healthy, Safe & Connected: Essential components for a strong local public health sector through modernization. Endorsed by the Peel Board of Health May 9.
May 21, 2019 resolution of Peel Regional Council requesting that the Province maintain its funding commitment to local public health, preserve the core mandate as expressed in the OPHS and enter into further consultations prior to implementing plans to restructure public health in Ontario.
February 27 2017 letter from the Peterborough board of health expressing concerns about the processes behind the Expert Panel on Public Health , which is to advise on structural and organizational factors that will improve the integration of population and public health into the health system, deepen the partnerships between local boards of health and LHINs, and improve public health capacity and delivery within a transformed and integrated health system.
January 20, 2020 position paper of the Peterborough Board of Health that provides principles for the reform of Ontario's public health system in context of the government's Public Health Modernization consultation.
January 28, 2025 letter from the PHSD Board Chair to the Standing Committee on Social Policy that outlines concerns with proposed changes to requirements for issuing Section 22 Class Orders under the Health Protection and Promotion Act.
November 26, 2024 letter from the PHSD Board Chair that calls for the selection of Indigenous Municipal and Provincial Appointees for Board of Health for Public Health Sudbury & Districts.
June 20, 2019 motion by the PHSD Board committing to the continued collaboration of the boards of health in Northeastern Ontario in context of public health modernization. This motion has since been communicated to the Premier.
January 16 2019 resolution by Halton Regional Council to urge the Province to eliminate the exemptions of commercial interests from the source water protection clause in the Clean Water Act (among others) from Bill 66.
August 27, 2024 letter from the Halton Regional Chair that expresses concerns about the proposed closure of regional public health labs and cessation of cost-free testing of private well water.
September 25, 2024 letter from the Halton Hills Council that expresses concerns about the proposed closure of regional public health labs and cessation of cost-free testing of private well water.
May 16, 2024 letter from the Lambton BOH Chair that expresses concerns about the proposed closure of regional public health labs and cessation of cost-free testing of private well water.
October 25, 2024 letter from the Chair, Board of Health for the Northwestern Health Unit to the Minister of Health and the President and CEO of Public Health Ontario advocating for the continuation of free water testing for private wells in Ontario.
November 18, 2025 letter from the Chair of the PHSD Board of Health endorsing Canadian Institute of Public Health Inspectors and Association of Supervisors of Public Health Inspectors of Ontario joint statement: Supporting the Implementation of Recommendations from the Auditor General’s 2025 Report on Non-Municipal Drinking Water Safety, 2025.
October 16 2008 - SDHU call for ongoing 100% funding for small drinking water systems oversight (Similar or supporting motions: Grey-Bruce, Simcoe, Durham, North Bay-Parry Sound,NBPSHU 2, Peterborough, Porcupine, Township of Morley (NWHU)) (Reply from Ministry indicating that the intent is to "cost-share" this program following start-up)
October 16, 2024 letter from René Lapierre, Board of Health Chair, to the Minister of Health and President/CEO of Public Health Ontario regarding support for Ontario to continue to protect the safety of private drinking water that includes a resolution from the Board of Health for Public Health Sudbury & Districts.
October 30, 2020 support by the GBHU Board of Health for the recommendations from the Royal Society of Canada Working Group on Long-Term Care regarding critical issues that must be addressed moving forward with Long-Term Care reform and redesign.
September 18, 2020 letter from the SMDHU Board Chair calling for Urgent reform and redesign of Canada’s LTC system in order to address infection prevention and control (IPAC) issues (including COVID-19) and to improve all standards, quality of care and quality of life.
April 25, 2019 resolution of the KFLA Board of Health requesting an account of the Government's approach to minimizing harms associated with the announced expansion of the sale of beverage alcohol in Ontario.
May 28, 2024 letter from the KFL&A Board Chair that urges the Government of Ontario to adopt the evidence informed all-in society approach to addressing substance use and the associated harms proposed by the Chief Medical Office of Health for Ontario in his 2023 Annual Report.
September 27 2018 letter to the Prime Minister from the KFLA Board Chair asking for changes to the current drug policy framework in Canada, which continues to be oriented to prohibition and criminalization of illegal substances. This policy approach has resulted in health and social harms and reforms that include consideration of decriminalization should be considered.
November 25, 2024 letter from the KFL&A Board Chair that calls for a comprehensive and integrated response to the opioid toxicity crisis that includes harm reduction, treatment/recovery, and public safety, as recommended by both Ontario’s Chief Medical Officer of Health in his 2023 annual report - Balancing Act: An All-of-Society Approach to Addressing Substance Use and Harms.
April 12, 2023 letter from the MLHU Board Chair in support of the March 15 2023 letter from the SMDHU Board Chair in support of BILL S-254 An Act to amend the Food and Drugs Act (warning label on alcoholic beverages).
Feb 12 2016 resolution of the Middlesex-London board of health calling upon the federal government to take a public health approach to the legalization of cannabis.
April 28 2017 MLHU endorsement of the February 28 2017 resolution of the Sudbury Board calling on the Ministry to expedite action on the Ontario Opioid Addiction and Overdose Strategy
November 17 2016 resolution of the MLHU board calling on CPSO to play a more proactive role in ensuring that physicians educate their patients on the use and dangers of opioids and the provision of naloxone to mitigate them.
December 5 2016 resolution of the NBPSDHU warning of the negative health impacts of gambling and calling for strategies that prevent gambling-related harm and protect vulnerable populations at risk of gambling addiction.
October 13 2009 - NBPSHU Call for continued funding for community-based programs that focus on health promotion and disease prevention that address local issues, such as alcohol and drug abuse
March 3, 2023 Northwestern Health Unit (NWHU) Board of Health call on the Government of Canada to amend the Food and Drug Act to make mandatory that all alcohol beverage containers have enhanced alcohol labels affixed, Indicating what constitutes a standard drink; Illustrating the number of standard drinks in the beverage container; and displaying health messages regarding adverse health outcomes, including the cancer risks associated with the consumption of alcohol.
2017 Report on Alcohol Use in Northwestern Ontario. This report examines the impacts of alcohol use in a provincial, regional, and community context, and the opinions and perceptions of alcohol consumption gathered from Northwestern Ontario residents and community partners through an online survey and online discussion panel. Additionally, this report highlights best-practice evidence, as well as initiatives currently underway in the region, for denormalizing alcohol use and addressing issues related to alcohol. This information is used to make recommendations for the work of Northwestern Health Unit (NWHU) over the next four years to develop and strengthen alcohol-policy in the region.
August 19 2013 Ottawa Board of Health call on the Ontario Minister of Health and Long-Term Care to augment the Open Minds, Healthy Minds, Ontario’s Comprehensive Mental Health and Addictions Strategy by including a comprehensive approach to prevent gambling-related harm in Ontario
April 17, 2013 Peterborough County-City Health Unit letter outlining The Potential Health Impacts of a Casino in Peterborough, and asking the Government to reconsider its plan to expand gambling throughout the province;direct the Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation to implement stronger harm reduction policies and criteria, including the use of tools such as a casino social contract; and plan to commit a larger percentage of its gaming revenues for public awareness, prevention and treatment of gambling disorders and research
March 20 2019 Perth District endorsement of the recent alPHa correspondence regarding the expansion of alcohol retail and call for a Provincial Alcohol Strategy.
April 18 2018 Peel Region resolution and report outlining the implications of cannabis legalization and calling for measures to ensure that the public health-related ones are addressed.
June 6, 2023 letter from the Sudbury Board to the federal Health Minister expressing support for Bill S254, which calls for health warning labels on alcoholic beverages.
February 24, 2023 letter from the PHSD MOH to the Premier calling approval of funding for the Sudbury supervised consumption services site, operating as a Consumption and Treatment Services site under the Ontario model.
February 2 2017 Peterborough Public Health endorsement of the November 17 2016 resolution of the MLHU board calling on CPSO to play a more proactive role in ensuring that physicians educate their patients on the use and dangers of opioids and the provision of naloxone to mitigate them.
July 5 2017 call by LGL on the Ministry to reconsider the decision to terminate funding for a number of Health Promotion Resource Centres that have been instrumental in tobacco control in Ontario.
March 22, 2024 letter from the MLHU leadership supporting the implementation of a regulatory framework to restrict the availability of nicotine pouches.
April 14 2011 - MLHU call for regulatory action on curtailing exposure to smoking in movies (Similar motions / endorsements - KFLA, Peterborough, GBHU, WECHU) NB: alPHa's membership endorsed a modified version of the Smoke-Free Coalition recommendations at its 2011 AGM).
May 13 2016 Middlesex-London Board of Health comments on the Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care’s Proposal to Strengthen Ontario’s Smoking and Vaping Laws.
October 17, 2019 the Middlesex-London Board of Health approved report that contains materials and recommendations related to collaborative action to address vaping concerns.
November 25 2015 - The Board of Health for the North Bay Parry Sound District Health Unit has passed a resolution to sign the Smoke-Free Housing Ontario Coalition’s letter of Endorsement of Action for Smoke-Free Multi-Unit Housing.
July 6 2017 motion by the NBPSDHU Board of Health to ensure that their municipalities are aware of anti-contraband lobbying efforts by tobacco industry front groups.
Oct 30, 2023 letter from the Niagara Regional Chair in support of Bill 103, which would further restrict promotion and availability of vape products to youth through amendments to the Smoke Free Ontario Act.
June 26 2009 - NWHU call for a funding extension for the Youth Action Alliance Program until the new MHP Youth Engagement Strategy is in place (Similar Motions: NBPSHU)
March 14 letters from Peterborough to federal and provincial Ministers of Health calling for restrictions on the use and availability of electronic cigarettes.
Jan 11 2011 - Peterborough correspondence to provincial and federal ministers covering contraband, cessation, youth engagement and an overall tobacco strategy
April 2, 2019 letter from the Perth Board Chair calling on the Ontario Government to strengthen the Smoke-Free Ontario Act prohibitions on promotion of vape products.
July 3 2018 letter to the Ontario Premier from Peterborough Public Health expressing concerns about the decision to delay implementation of the revised Smoke-Free Ontario Act.
June 28, 2023 letter from the PHSD MOH in support of Bill 103, which would further restrict promotion and availability of vape products to youth through amendments to the Smoke Free Ontario Act.
April 22, 2024 letters to the federal and provincial governments calling for immediate action to close the regulatory gap that permits the sale of nicotine pouches to youth under 18 years of age;
July 3 2018 letter to the Ontario Premier from Public Health Sudbury and Districts expressing concerns about the decision to delay implementation of the revised Smoke-Free Ontario Act.
April 29 2013 Toronto Board of Health call on the Province for several initiatives related to Vaccine Preventable Diseases, part of its recent "Toronto Unvaccinated" campaign.
April 6 2011 - WDGHU call for extension of coverage for HPV vaccine to include males and females who wish to receive the vaccine outside of the Grade 8 window of eligibility (Similar motions: PCCHU)
May 2 2012 - WDGHU call on the MOHLTC for amendments to the Immunization of School Pupils Act to reflect the recommendations of the Ontario Vaccination Schedule
November 23, 2021 letter to the Minister from the WECHU BOH that calls for amending the Immunization of School Pupils Act to include COVID-19 as a “designated disease”.
July 2, 2019 letter form the WECHU Board of Health endorsement of the position of the Council of Medical Officers of Health in support of a seamless immunization registry whereby health care providers directly input immunization information at the time of vaccine administration.
May 17, 2019 York endorsement of the COMOH Support of Immunizations and the Electronic Medical Record (EMR) and Digital Health Immunization Repository (DHIR) Integration Project.
May 1 2017 resolutions of the Porcupine Board of Health, one calling for the implementation of an oral health program for low-income adults and the other an endorsement of alPHa's submission to the Standards for Public Health Programs and Services consultation.
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