August 2011 - Current and Emerging Public Health Initiatives in Ontario

Innovation Strategy – Healthy Weights

The Government of Canada is actively working with provinces, territories and community groups to promote healthier weights in Canada’s communities.

Through the Public Health Agency of Canada’s Innovation Strategy, the Government of Canada is providing over $150,000 for a project in London, Ontario, to help Aboriginal children and youth achieve and maintain healthier weights. The project will support the creation of a local network to enhance collaboration among community partners in London and nearby First Nations and Métis communities, resulting in more culturally appropriate and effective programming.

Innovation Strategy projects focus on enabling children and youth to achieve healthier weights, creating supportive workplaces for Canadians and developing the conditions for rural, remote, northern and underserved communities to achieve healthier weights.

The information gained from these projects will contribute to a broader understanding of the factors that can lead to obesity and will be shared with communities and partners across Canada to inform future policies and programs. 

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