Government Consultations
OPHA is invited to and participates in many government consultations on public health issues at both the federal and the provincial levels.
The form of consultation varies depending on the nature and structure of the project and the kind of information that is needed. For example OPHA might be asked to:
- Take a seat on a committee;
- Send a representative to a one-day consultation meeting;
- Complete an on-line survey;
- Hold an OPHA consultation meeting and drafting a multi-sectoral response.
Here are some examples from the past 5 years.
- Ontario Consultation on Core Competencies, May and June, 2007
- After-school Concept presented for discussion with the Ministry of Health Promotion
OPHA, Parks and Recreation Ontario, and Ophea presented this concept paper [PDF, 51kb] for consideration to the Ministry of Health Promotion. The general concept is based on an integrated approach focusing on a youth leadership model that supports the Ministry's policy and programs that promote healthy eating and active living for children and youth during the after-school hours. - OPHA Recommendations for Childhood Obesity Investment
OPHA has submitted a set of recommendations (PDF, 130kb) to the Ontario Ministry of Health Promotion a set of recommendations regarding a comprehensive obesity strategy for the province, building on the provincial government's recent announcement of its plan to invest $10 million annually in a child obesity strategy. - Public Health Standards, 2007
Reference Panels -
- Capacity Review Committee, 2006
- Agency Implementation Task Force, 2006
Representation on Committees -
- Ontario Injury Prevention Think Tank – 2007
- Ontario Healthy Schools Working Table – 2006- present
- Ontario Healthy Eating Active Living - 2006 – present
Hosted consensus meeting with Constituent Societies to create consolidated response -
- Health and Physical Education Curriculum Consultation consolidated survey, Feb, 2008
- Public Health Standards Protocols, Phase 1 consolidated e-survey response, Feb, 2008
- Public Health Standards consolidated e-survey response, 2007
- Integrating Knowledge into Practice, November 2005
- Enhancing Our Capacity, November 2005