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If you want to add a best practice, by-law or any other resource that you would like to share with other Ontario boards of health, please send a file or a link with a brief description to gordon@alphaweb.org and it will be posted in the appropriate library.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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)
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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 24 2011 - SDHU call on Ontario Municipalities to actively engage in developing plans for policies that support health and prevent chronic disease and injury
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
May 20, 2020 letter from the Chair of the SMDHU Board of Health advocating for the evolution of the Canadian Emergency Response Benefit to a federal Basic Income Guarantee.
December 16 2015 letter from the SDHU MOH calling on Health Quality Ontario to turn their focus to leveraging existing public health work in the health equity arena where such discussions take place with regards to the overall health system.
October 11 2012 - Sudbury Board of Health Motion to urge its municipalities to use Equity-focused Health Impact Assessment as a tool to support local decision-making.
November 7 letter to the Premier from the Sudbury board of health sharing information about the CNFB and calling on the Province to enhance income supports for low-income Ontarians.
November 17 2016 resolution by the SDHU Board of Health calling for action on income supports (basic income, social assistance) based on its Cost of a Nutritious Food Basket report.
December 5 2017 letter from the Sudbury & District Health Unit’s Medical Officer of Health and Chief Executive Officer, Dr. P. Sutcliffe, outlining a Sudbury & District Board of Health’s motion relating to Food Insecurity and the 2017 Nutritious Food Basket.
February 16, 2021 letter from the Peterborough Board of Health Chair supporting the introduction of paid sick leave during an infectious disease emergency.
October 4, 2022 letter from the PPH Board Chair notifying the Province of its endorsement of the call for a guaranteed and increased minimum number of paid sick days under the ESA.
April 30, 2020 to the Minister of Health from the Peterborough Board of Health Chair asking for leadership on the development of protocols in collaboration with Ontario’s LPHAs and the Ontario Dietitians in Public Health to enable data collection on the cost of a nutritious food basket.
Dec 4, 2023 letter from the Peterborough Board Chair to the Premier notifying him of the endorsement of a call for income-based policy interventions to effectively reduce household food insecurity (HFI), which is an urgent public health problem that imposes serious consequences to the health and well-being of Ontarians.
December 24, 2024 letter to the federal government from the PPH Board Chair calling for an increase to the CCB as a means to addressing food insecurtity.
Dec 4, 2023 letter from the Peterborough board chair advocating for the inclusion of monitoring food affordability in the updated Ontario Public Health Standards.
November 4 2016 letter from Peterborough Public Health reporting its CNFB data and recommending to the Ministers responsible that they be considered for the various initiatives aimed at income and food security.
May 11, 2023 letter to the Premier from the PPH Board Chair calling for Universal, No-cost Coverage for all Prescription Contraceptive Options for all Ontarians
February 2 2017 submission by the Peterborough Board of Health that calls for the inclusion of Cost of a Nutritious Food Basket data under the Bill 6 (Ministry of Community Social Services Amendment Act) requirement to conduct research on the true costs of basic needs in different Ontario communities.
September 17, 2020 letter from the Peterborough Chair to the Prime Minister and others calling for the inclusion of the implementation of a Guaranteed Basic Income in the upcoming speech from the throne.
October 2, 2024 letter from the PPH Board of Health Chair to federal decision makers in support of bills S-233 and C-233 “An Act to develop a national framework for a guaranteed livable basic income”
April 8 Peterborough Public Health endorsement of the the position from Sudbury & Districts, and the supporting statement from the Ontario Public Health Association dated January 31, 2022 given that PPH sees hate and discrimination as critical determinants of health requiring public health support and attention.
June 29, 2020 correspondence from the Porcupine Board Chair endorsing various calls for Basic Income for Income Security during COVID-19 Pandemic and Beyond.
June 7, 2019 letter to the Minister from the Board of Health for Public Health Sudbury & Districts informing her of the decision to formally adopt the Parity of Esteem Position Statement. The Position Statement asserts that public health equally values mental and physical health.
August 3 2018 letter from the Sudbury and District Board Chair calling for reconsideration of the decision to cancel the OBIP and cut the planned social assistance rate increase.
April 4, 2023 letter from the PHSD Board Chair congratulating the Premier on the announcement of an increase to Ontario's minimum wage, to take effect in the fall.
January 24, 2024 letter from the PHSD MOH calling on the Government of Ontario to incorporate local food affordability findings in determining adequacy of social assistance rates.
October 13, 2020 motion by the Board of Health for Sudbury and District THAT the Board of Health for Public Health Sudbury & Districts endorse correspondence from Ontario boards of health recommending the evolution of the Canada Emergency Response Benefit (CERB) into a basic income for all Canadians during the COVID-19 pandemic and beyond.
June 25 2008 - North Bay Parry Sound call for consistent and sufficient funding for HBHC to support the intended outcomes of the Ontario Poverty Reduction Strategy (Similar motions: Peterborough; Durham)
February 26 2014 NBPSDHU resolution expressing concern about formula industry violations of the International Code of Marketing of Breastmilk Substitute (the Code), and requesting legislation of the Code in Canada
October 15 2015 MLHU endorsement of SDHU resolution 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.
June 24, 2019 Middlesex-London Health Unit support for the position that investment in early childhood translates into lower costs to government and better outcomes for the population.
May 3 2012 - KFL&A call on Government to consider moving the child and infant related public health services that are (inadequately) funded through Ministry of Children and Youth Services to the Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care
December 17 2017 HKPR resolution that calls for the repeal of Section 43 of the Canadian Criminal Code, which justifies physical punishment of children between the ages of 2 and 12.
June 11 2014 letter & resolution from the HKPR Board to the Prime Minister calling for legislation to uphold the WHO Code for marketing of breast-milk substitutes.
April 19 2018 GBHU endorsement of the December 17 2017 HKPR resolution that calls for the repeal of Section 43 of the Canadian Criminal Code, which justifies physical punishment of children between the ages of 2 and 12.
August 6 2015 GBHU endorsement of the SDHU Board of Health call 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.
July 20, 2022 GBHU endorsement of the June 21, 2022 letter from the PHSD Medical Officer of Health calling on the Province via the Ministry of Children, Community and Social Services (MCCSS) to review base-funding needs for the Healthy Babies Healthy Children Program to ensure this essential program is sufficiently resourced to meet the current and growing needs of children and a healthy start in life.
June 7 2016 GBHU endorsement of the April 27 2016 PCCHU call on the federal Minister of Health to enact legislation that would make elements of the WHO Breast-milk code enforceable.
December 13 2013 GBHU resolution calling on various levels of Government to develop policy aimed at prohibiting all commercial advertising targeted to children under 13 years of age
Sept 29 Durham endorsement of the 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.
December 13 2013 Durham resoution calling on the Government of Canada to legislate and enforce the International Code of Marketing of Breastmilk Substitute.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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
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.
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).
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.
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)
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)
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
May 25 2012 - PDHU Letter expressing concerns about changes to the Interim Federal Health Program (Refugee Health) (Similar / supporting motions: Toronto Public Health, Durham)
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.
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).
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.
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 10 2014 Toronto Board of Health call on the Province to develop a mandatory personal service setting infection control training and certification program
July 2 2015 Toronto Board of Health call for mandatory training and certification in infection control practices for workers in personal services settings.
Feb 20, 2008 - SMDHU Briefing note and Resolution calling for continuation of funding for WNV surveillance and control (Endorsements: KFL&A, Essa Twp.)
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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
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.
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.
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 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 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.
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 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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
May 13 2016 MLHU endorsement of a letter from Toronto Public Health re Proposed Domestic and Sexual Violence Workplace Leave, Accommodation and Training Act.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
January 10 2013 letter from alPHa Affiliate Ontario Society of Nutrition Professionals in Public Health (OSNPPH)requesting continued Provincial support for the NutriStep tool.
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.
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.
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.
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.
September 25 2013 NBPSDHU endorsement of the Ontario Society of Nutrition Professionals in Public Health (OSNPPH) paper, Creating a Healthy Workplace Nutrition Environment
November 21 2013 MLHU Board of Health endorsement of the Ontario Society for Nutrition Professionals in Public Health (OSNPPH) position paper, Serving Up Nutrition Information in Ontario Restaurants
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.
December 13 2016 letter from the MLHU Board in support of Senate Bill 228, which proposes legislation to restrict marketing of unhealthy food and beverages to children.
June 9, 2023 letter from the MLHU Board Chair that supports the latest federal policy statement on restricting advertising of unhealthy food and beverages to children.
December 21 2016 resolution of Kingston council in support of Senate Bill 228, which proposes legislation to 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
September 26 2017 MLHU board support for alPHa's resolution that calls on the Government of Ontario to provide funding through the Healthy Smiles Ontario Program for the implementation of school and community-based fluoride varnish for children at risk of dental caries.
January 23 2014 resolution of the Middlesex-London BOH that calls on the Province to implement publicly-funded oral health programs for low-income adults.
July 4, 2019 letter from Doug Malanka, Board Chair of the Leeds, Grenville and Lanark District Health Unit addressed to the Honourable Christine Elliott supporting the government’s decision for a dental program for low income seniors.
March 30 correspondence from the Lambton Board of Health to the MOHLTC expressing concerns about gaps in coverage that may result from the integration of Ontario's Low Income Dental Programs.
December 8 2016 letter from Lambton Council to the Minister of Health and Long-Term Care advocating for expansion of publicly - funded oral health programs to low-income adults.
November 14, 2025 letter to the federal and provincial ministers of health calling on all levels of government to strengthen communication, streamline administrative processes, and ensure that individuals awaiting enrollment or facing systemic barriers such as homelessness or challenges with filing taxes do not experience unnecessary delays in accessing oral health services.
November 20, 2025 resolution by the HPPH Board of Health that urges improvements in coordination between federal and provincial low-income dental programs to reduce access barriers.
April 4 2013 letter form the Hastings Prince Edward Counties Board of Health calling on the Province to improve access to dental health programs for low-income Ontarians.
November 20 2014 call by the HKPR Board of Health on the Minister of Health and Long-Term Care to preserve the preventive oral health services Public Health Standard.
October 30, 2019 letter from the Hamilton Mayor that expresses concerns about the requirement for a co-pay for dentures under the Low Income Seniors Dental Plan.
Oct 8 2014 motion of the Grey Bruce BOH supporting the Eastern Ontario call to provide sufficient resources to ensure that all children's urgent oral health needs are met.
January 22 2019 letter from the GBHU MOH endorsing the December 2018 letter from the PHSD MOH in support of an expanded Provincial Oral Health Program that would include low-income adults and seniors.
September 21 2012 - GBHU support for the the findings of Oral Health – More Than Just Cavities (A Report By Ontario’s Chief Medical Officer Of Health, 2012), calling on the province of Ontario move to adopt the four recommendations for action supporting improved and equitable access to oral care services in Ontario.
September 25 2014 Eastern Ontario French Catholic School Board Resolution calling for a revision of the eligibility requirements for Ontario's publicly-funded Oral Health programs (in French).
Durham endorsement of September 18 2008 Toronto Board of Health call for provincial commitment to dental care for low-income Ontarians (Similar motions: Waterloo, Chatham-Kent, SMDHU, NBPSDHU, Halton, LGL, WECHU)
Jan 22 2015 Durham endorsement of EOHU resolution that calls for the retention of urgent oral health care services in the new integrated low income dental health program.
November 22 2013 resolution by the Durham Board of Health to raise the income threshold for eligibility for oral health services provided under the Healthy Smiles Ontario program.
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.
February 3 2016 correspondence from the KFLA MOH to the MOHLTC PPHD ADM posing a series of questions based on a third-party analysis of the 2015 public health funding formula.
July 3, 2023 letter from the HKPR 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.
June 19, 2020 HKPR endorsement of correspondence regarding the 2020 Municipal Cost Share of Public Health Funding from Eastern Ontario Health Unit and correspondence regarding COVID-19 and Reconsiderations Related to Public Health Modernization from the Association of Local Public Health Agencies
September 15 2022 letter from the HKPR Board Chair calling for a review of base-funding from the Ministry of Children, Community and Social Services (MCCSS) to ensure the program meets the current complex health needs of families and supports expenditures of the program.
September 16 2021 letter to the Minister from the BOH Chair requesting ongoing government financial support for the items that have not been captured by previous funding announcements, including program “restarts”, “and recovery, endemicity of COVID-19 response activities, increased operational costs, and additional programming related to direct public health activities to address the secondary public health outcomes of the pandemic.
March 13 2018 letter from the Chair of the HKPR board expressing concerns about the significant financial pressures of increasing expectations by the Ministry of local public health without the corresponding increase in resources.
April 3, 2023 letter from the Mayor of Hamilton petitioning the Province to ensure sufficient and sustainable funding for local public health, echoing alPHa's positions.
November 20 2009 - GBHU Endorsement of Timiskaming application to the MHP Healthy Communities Fund for its Creating a Healthy School Nutrition Environment initiative.
August 26, 2022 GBHU endorsement of the July 29, 2022 letter from the Niagara BOH Chair that outlines persistent and significant funding shortfalls for public health services in the region.
March 24 2016 resolution by the GBHU Board calling for actions to support changes to the Environmental Health program by implementing new provincial public health funding and policy.
October 13, 2021 letter from the GBHU BOH endorsing the Board of Health for the Haliburton, Kawartha, Pine Ridge District Health Unit call for ongoing provincial government financial support for local public health
December 17, 2021 GBHU BOH endorsement of November 4, 2021 letter from the WECHU Board Chair calling for an increase in base funding for mandatory programs specifically to support: Ongoing COVID-19 related expenses and sustainability Increases in wages, benefits and operational costs Recovery efforts and increased demand and need for programming including but not limited to substance use, mental health, healthy growth and development.
April 19 2018 call by the GBHU Board to the Minister of Health and Long-Term Care to end the four-year freeze on public health budgets and speed up the approvals process (endorsement of HKPR motion).
February 24, 2020 resolution of the EOHU Board of Health calling on the Minister to reverse the decision to alter the provincial/municipal cost-share ratio to 70%/30% for all programs.
December 4 2015 Algoma 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 9, 2024 resolution of the Algoma 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.
March 3, 2021 letter from the Peterborough Board Chair asking the Minister of Health to expedite provincial appointees to local boards to ensure capacity and governance responsibilities.
January 5, 2024 letter from the PPH Board Chair that urges the Provincial Government to ensure local Public Health Units are supported to invest in coordinated action to promote health and reduce the burden of chronic diseases, substance use and injuries and increase health equity. This includes both maintaining the current breadth and scope of health promotion work outlined by the Ontario Public Health Standards and a continued investment of a skilled and diversified public health workforce.
November 5 2021 letter to the Minister from the Peterborough Board Chair stressing the importance of preserving the local nature of public health governance in Ontario.
September 26, 2023 letter from the PPH BOH Chair asking that the Minister of Health maintain requirements for boards of health to foster and create meaningful relationships with Indigenous Peoples, including the formal agreements enabled under Section 50 of the HPPA.
June 19, 2019 letter of endorsement from the Porcupine Board Chair for the May 15, 2019 letter from the Chair of the SMDHU Board of Health urging the Minister of Health to leave the existing SMDHU intact under the proposed new regional configuration.
June 19, 2019 resolution of the Porcupine Board of Health to continue support for the Northeast Public Health Collaboration Project in context of the current restructuring plans.
May 4, 2023 Public Health Sudbury & Districts (Public Health) support for the Chief Medical Officer of Health for highlighting the importance of public health readiness, collective action, and sustained investments in public health required to minimize the impacts of future pandemics on individuals, communities, and societies in his 2022 annual report: Being ready: Ensuring public health preparedness for infectious outbreaks and pandemics.
May 28, 2019 resolution of the Public Health Sudbury and District Board advocating that the current Simcoe-Muskoka District Health Unit be kept intact under the new boundaries for the proposed public health entities.
April 16, 2019 news release from Public Health Sudbury and DIstrict responding to the announcement of drastic changes to Ontario's public health system.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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 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.
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)
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 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.
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.
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 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)
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
July 10 2018 SMDHU letter to the federal minister of health and attorney general calling for a Public Health Approach to Drug Policy Reform, including decriminalization of of illicit psychoactive substances.
March 30, 2020 submission from the SMDHU Board Chair to the provincial consultation on Cannabis Consumption Establishments / Special Occasion Permits, which expresses concerns with the proposal and endorses alPHa's Feb 27 correspondence on the matter.
April 17 2019 letter from the SMDHU Board Chair urging the Government of Ontario to develop a comprehensive provincial alcohol strategy to mitigate harms and monitor the health impacts of increasing access and availability of alcohol in Ontario.
September 30 2013 - Letter from the SMDHU Board Chair to the Premier urging attention to the health dimensions of any initiatives aimed at "modernizing" Ontario's retailing of alcohol.
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).
March 4, 2005 - Sudbury District MOH Letter - Recommendation with supporting evidence to maintain the current level of government regulation of the LCBO with improvements to harm reduction messaging
Dec 1 2015 resolution of the SDHU Board of Health that calls for a public health approach to the forthcoming cannabis legalization framework, including strict health-focused regulations to reduce the health and societal harms associated with cannabis use.
September 14 2017 communication from the Peterborough Board congratulating the Government of Ontario on its strategy for taking a public health approach to regulating legalized cannabis.
October 1, 2019 letter from the Peterborough Board Chair that endorses the recommendations of the Association of Municipalities of Ontario for addressing the opioid emergency in Ontario.
May 2, 2022 letter from the Peterborough Board Chair that endorses the March 16, 2022, Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit (SMDHU) Board of Health recommendations to help address the ongoing and escalating opioid crisis.
January 7 2019 Peterborough Public Health reinforcement of the October 24 2018 letter from the SWPH Board Chair to the federal and provincial governments urging them to increase actions in response to the opioid crisis.
February 2 2017 endorsement by Peterborough Public Health of the 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.
November 2 2018 letter to the Prime Minister and federal Minister of Health from the Peterborough Board Chair asking for changes to the current drug policy framework in Canada, including consideration of decriminalization of psychoactive substances.
April 23, 2024 letter from the Peterborough Board Chair expressing support for the 2023 CMOH Annual Report, which calls for an all-of-society approach to addressing the public health impacts of tobacco, alcohol, cannabis and opioids.
November 8 2018 letter from the Peterborough Board Chair to the Ontario Cannabis Secretariat that makes several recommendations for the regulation of storefront cannabis retail.
May 1, 2019 letter from the Peterborough Board of Health Chair calling on the Government to develop a provincial alcohol strategy to mitigate the harms of expansion of alcohol sales.
May 4, 2023 letter from the PPH Board to the Prime Minister expressing support for Bill S254, which calls for health warning labels on alcoholic beverages.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 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
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
January 25 2017 letter from the SDHU to its constituent municipalities urging them to disregard efforts by lobbyists to advocate against raising taxes on tobacco.
October 31, 2019 motion by the Renfrew County Board in support of the October 16, 2019 letter from the KFL&A Board Chair to the Minister of Health (Canada) that outlines recommendations to address the rise of vaping in Canada.
January 22, 2020 correspondence from the Peterborough Board Chair urging the adoption of an expert-informed comprehensive tobacco and e-cigarette strategy to address flavoured e-juice, online sales to minors, treatment program of youth cessation and public education.
November 28 letter from the Peterborough Board Chair to the federal Minister of Health calling for immediate action to restrict marketing and promotion of vape products.
January 2, 2020 letter from the Peterborough Board Chair endorsing the October 30, 2019 letter from the Hamilton Mayor requesting that data about vape-related hospitalizations being gathered by the Minister of Health be shared with the local MOH.
May 2 2015 Peterborough Public Health endorsement of the March 15 2017 letter from the SMDHU Board to Minister Erik Hoskins calling on him to align Smoke-Free Ontario to the newly announced federal initiative to reduce tobacco use in Canada to 5% by 2035.
November 23 2017 letter from Peterborough Public Health supporting the recommendations of the Executive Steering Committee Report Recommendations for Smoke-Free Ontario Modernization.
April 30, 2024 letter from the PPH Board Chair calling on the federal government to close the regulatory gap that facilitates the availability of nicotine pouches beyond their stated intended purpose.
July 17, 2019 letter from the PPH Board Chair to the Minister of Health objecting to the discontinuation of funding for the Leave the Pack Behind smoking cessation program.
Dec 4, 2023 letter from the Peterborough BOH 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.
January 9, 2020 letter from the Porcupine Board Chair to the Federal and Ontario Ministers of Health calling for stronger restrictions on the marketing and display of vape products.
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 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;
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.
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.
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.
Jan 11 2011 - Peterborough correspondence to provincial and federal ministers covering contraband, cessation, youth engagement and an overall tobacco strategy
March 14 letters from Peterborough to federal and provincial Ministers of Health calling for restrictions on the use and availability of electronic cigarettes.
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)
Mar 28 2008 - Grey Bruce call to use unused funds to extend vaccination against HPV to certain categories of individuals not included in the original public program. (Endorsements: Sudbury; Timiskaming; Northwestern, Durham)
March 24 2016 GBHU endorsement of the February 25 2016 PCCHU call upon the Province to consider adding the herpes zoster vaccine to the list of publicly funded vaccines available to Ontario’s adults.
September 15 2015 Durham endorsement of the SDHU call on the Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care to amend legislation to require health care providers to report immunizations of children under 18 to the local MOH.
September 21 2015 support for the earlier call by SDHU on the MOHLTC to make regulatory changes that will make enforcement of the Immunization of School Pupils Act easier.
May 31 2016 resolution of the Algoma Board of Health commending the Government for recent expansion of the HPV immunization program and calling for additional resources to meet the mandate.
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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