Media Releases

OPHA regularly issues media releases that:

  • articulate our position on specific issues;
  • respond to policy announcements; and
  • inform the public on developments, and challenges affecting the public health system.

Below is a listing of recent media releases, as well as an archive of releases as a reference on issues for which OPHA advocates.


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2010

  • February 26 - National, international experts gather to discuss Ontario alcohol policy and alcohol-related harms [PDF] - As the question of how best to deal with privatization of alcohol sales and drinking and driving continue to be debated in Ontario, the Ontario Public Health Association and the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH) are pleased to present the seventh annual forum, aptly entitled Alcohol: No Ordinary Commodity. Public health professionals, addiction counselors and policy makers will gather from across the province to discuss Ontario’s alcohol policy and the actions that need to be taken based on current research, policy, and practical applications that address alcohol-related harm. For more details, please visit the Alcohol Policy Network website.
  • January 15 - Provincial Nutrition Society agrees new School Food and Beverage Policy is a positive step [PDF] - OPHA and OSNPPH applaud the release of the School Food and Beverage Policy by the Ministry of Education. The new policy will provide direction for schools when deciding which foods and beverages can be sold to students. To further benefit the nutritional and overall health of Ontario's children and youth, OSNPPH also supports a whole school approach.

 

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