Prevention Policies Directory
Access current Canadian policies. Learn from other jurisdictions. Inform change.
We've listed 141 policies under your selection of "Location". The most recently adopted policies are first.
Halifax – Baker Drive Park Master Plan
Location: Halifax, Nova Scotia
Risk factor: Built environment, Occupational and environmental exposures, Physical activity, UV and ionizing radiation
Policy intervention: Shade, Solar UVR, Accessibility, Park, Parking management, Pedestrian infrastructure, Road safety, Trail, Active transportation, Ultraviolet Radiation
Year last amended:
Year of adoption: 2017
Halifax – Integrated Mobility Plan
Location: Halifax, Nova Scotia
Risk factor: Built environment, Physical activity
Policy intervention: Accessibility, Bicycling infrastructure, Complete streets, Parking management, Pedestrian infrastructure, Public transit, Retrofitting, Road safety, Rural context, Snow clearing, Streetscaping, Traffic calming, Trail, Active transportation
Year last amended:
Year of adoption: 2017
Halifax Administrative Order No. 2015-004-OP – Traffic Calming Administrative Order
Location: Halifax, Nova Scotia
Risk factor: Built environment, Physical activity
Policy intervention: Traffic calming, Active transportation
Year last amended: 2018
Year of adoption: 2016
Region of Queens – Consumption of Alcohol on Municipally Owned Properties
Location: Region of Queens Municipality, Nova Scotia
Risk factor: Alcohol consumption
Policy intervention: Outlet density, Alcohol
Year last amended:
Year of adoption: 2016
Fees Regulations, NS Reg 176/2015
Location: Nova Scotia
Risk factor: Occupational and environmental exposures
Policy intervention:
Year last amended: 2016
Year of adoption: 2015
Port Hood Station Provincial Park Designation, NS Reg 119/2014
Location: Nova Scotia
Risk factor: Built environment
Policy intervention:
Year last amended:
Year of adoption: 2014
This regulation designates lands for Port Hood Station Provincial Park.
Bell Provincial Park Designation, NS Reg 117/2014
Location: Nova Scotia
Risk factor: Built environment
Policy intervention:
Year last amended:
Year of adoption: 2014
This regulation designates lands for Bell Provincial Park.
Canada-Nova Scotia Offshore Marine Installations and Structures Occupational Health and Safety Transitional Regulations, NS Reg 229/2014
Location: Nova Scotia
Risk factor: Occupational and environmental exposures, UV and ionizing radiation
Policy intervention: Artificial UVR, Welding, Ultraviolet Radiation
Year last amended: 2017
Year of adoption: 2014
Ferment-on-Premises Regulations, NS Reg 164/2014
Location: Nova Scotia
Risk factor: Alcohol consumption
Policy intervention: Outlet density, Alcohol
Year last amended:
Year of adoption: 2014
Halifax Regional Municipal Planning Strategy
Location: Halifax, Nova Scotia
Risk factor: Built environment, Nutrition, Physical activity
Policy intervention: Food prices, Food security, Accessibility, Bicycling infrastructure, Complete streets, Park, Parking management, Pedestrian infrastructure, Public transit, Retrofitting, Road safety, Rural context, Streetscaping, Active transportation, Nutrition
Year last amended: 2018
Year of adoption: 2014
Bayfield Provincial Park Designation, NS Reg 118/2014
Location: Nova Scotia
Risk factor: Built environment
Policy intervention:
Year last amended:
Year of adoption: 2014
This regulation designates lands for Bayfield Provincial Park.
Halifax – Making Connections: 2014-19 Halifax Active Transportation Priorities Plan
Location: Halifax, Nova Scotia
Risk factor: Built environment, Physical activity
Policy intervention: Accessibility, Bicycle helmet, Bicycling infrastructure, Bike share, Complete streets, Intermodal transportation, Parking management, Pedestrian infrastructure, Retrofitting, Road safety, Rural context, Snow clearing, Streetscaping, Traffic calming, Trail, Active transportation
Year last amended:
Year of adoption: 2014
Health Authorities Act, SNS 2014, c 32
Location: Nova Scotia
Risk factor: General
Policy intervention:
Year last amended: 2015
Year of adoption: 2014
This Act governs Nova Scotia's District Health Authorities. The object of the District Health Authorities includes maintaining and improving the health of residents of the district.
Contaminated Sites Protocols Order, NS Reg 244/2013
Location: Nova Scotia
Risk factor: Occupational and environmental exposures, UV and ionizing radiation
Policy intervention:
Year last amended:
Year of adoption: 2013
Halifax Urban Forestry Master Plan
Location: Halifax, Nova Scotia
Risk factor: Built environment, Nutrition, Occupational and environmental exposures, Physical activity, UV and ionizing radiation
Policy intervention: Shade, Solar UVR, Park, Pedestrian infrastructure, Road safety, Streetscaping, Traffic calming, Trail, Active transportation, Ultraviolet Radiation
Year last amended:
Year of adoption: 2013
REPEALED Fees Regulations, NS Reg 68/2013
Location: Nova Scotia
Risk factor: Occupational and environmental exposures
Policy intervention:
Year last amended:
Year of adoption: 2013
Workplace Health and Safety Regulations, NS Reg 52/2013
Location: Nova Scotia
Risk factor: Occupational and environmental exposures
Policy intervention:
Year last amended: 2014
Year of adoption: 2013
Importation of Hydraulic Fracturing Wastewater Prohibition Act, SNS 2013, c 36
Location: Nova Scotia
Risk factor: Occupational and environmental exposures
Policy intervention:
Year last amended:
Year of adoption: 2013
Halifax Regional Municipality Administrative Order 55 – Sponsorship Policy
Location: Halifax, Nova Scotia
Risk factor: Alcohol consumption
Policy intervention: Sponsorship, Alcohol
Year last amended: 2013
Year of adoption: 2013
Halifax Regional Municipality Administrative Order 53 – Municipal Alcohol Policy
Location: Halifax, Nova Scotia
Risk factor: Alcohol consumption
Policy intervention: Advertising, Sponsorship, Alcohol
Year last amended: 2015
Year of adoption: 2013
Snow Sport Helmet Regulations, NS Reg 206/2012
Location: Nova Scotia
Risk factor: Physical activity
Policy intervention:
Year last amended:
Year of adoption: 2012
This regulation requires that all skiers and snowboarders wear a properly fitted and securely fastened helmet that meets standards. It also provides requirements for the posting of signage to this effect.
Region of Queens Municipality Bylaw 13 – Solid Waste Management Bylaw
Location: Region of Queens Municipality, Nova Scotia
Risk factor: Occupational and environmental exposures
Policy intervention:
Year last amended:
Year of adoption: 2012
This bylaw designates household hazardous waste as non-collectible. Household hazardous waste includes: insecticides, pesticides, herbicides, batteries, paint, gasoline, used motor oil, etc.
Traffic Signs Regulations, NS Reg 165/2012
Location: Nova Scotia
Risk factor: Built environment, Physical activity
Policy intervention: Bicycling infrastructure, Pedestrian infrastructure, Active transportation
Year last amended: 2017
Year of adoption: 2012
Halifax Bylaw T-1000 – Halifax Regional Municipality Taxi and Limousine Bylaw
Location: Halifax, Nova Scotia
Risk factor: Occupational and environmental exposures, Tobacco use
Policy intervention: E-cigarette, Electronic nicotine delivery systems (ENDS), Smoke-free place, Taxi, Tobacco products, Tobacco smoke, Tobacco
Year last amended: 2017
Year of adoption: 2012
REPEALED Environment Act and Regulations Fees Regulations, NS Reg 45/2011
Location: Nova Scotia
Risk factor: Occupational and environmental exposures
Policy intervention:
Year last amended:
Year of adoption: 2011
Tanning Facilities Regulations, NS Reg 195/2011
Location: Nova Scotia
Risk factor: Occupational and environmental exposures, UV and ionizing radiation
Policy intervention: Artificial UVR, Indoor tanning, Ultraviolet Radiation
Year last amended:
Year of adoption: 2011
Halifax Bylaw O-109 – Respecting Open Air Burning
Location: Halifax, Nova Scotia
Risk factor: Occupational and environmental exposures
Policy intervention:
Year last amended: 2017
Year of adoption: 2010
This bylaw prohibits the open burning of rubber tires, plastic, and petroleum products.
List of Allowable Pesticides Regulations, NS Reg 181/2010
Location: Nova Scotia
Risk factor: Occupational and environmental exposures
Policy intervention:
Year last amended: 2017
Year of adoption: 2010
Non-essential Pesticides Control Act, SNS 2010, c 6
Location: Nova Scotia
Risk factor: Occupational and environmental exposures
Policy intervention:
Year last amended: 2011
Year of adoption: 2010
Tanning Beds Act, SNS 2010, c 44
Location: Nova Scotia
Risk factor: Occupational and environmental exposures, UV and ionizing radiation
Policy intervention: Artificial UVR, Indoor tanning, Ultraviolet Radiation
Year last amended: 2011
Year of adoption: 2010
Day Care Regulations, NS Reg 193/2010
Location: Nova Scotia
Risk factor: Nutrition, Occupational and environmental exposures, UV and ionizing radiation
Policy intervention: Protective clothing, Shade, Solar UVR, Sunscreen, Breast-feeding, Drinking water, Healthy food marketing, Menu labelling, Food labelling, Food promotion, Food provision, Nutrition, Ultraviolet Radiation
Year last amended: 2018
Year of adoption: 2010
REPEALED Environment Act and Regulations Fees Regulations, NS Reg 75/2009
Location: Nova Scotia
Risk factor: Occupational and environmental exposures
Policy intervention:
Year last amended:
Year of adoption: 2009
Region of Queens Municipality Bylaw – Land Use Bylaw
Location: Region of Queens Municipality, Nova Scotia
Risk factor: Built environment, Physical activity
Policy intervention:
Year last amended:
Year of adoption: 2009
This bylaw includes zoning for recreation/open Space zones, which allow for the development of athletic facilities, parks, playgrounds, and trail systems.