Prevention Policies Directory
Access current Canadian policies. Learn from other jurisdictions. Inform change.
We've listed 39 policies under your selection of "Location". The most recently adopted policies are first.
Vancouver – Rezoning Policy for Sustainable Large Developments
Location: Vancouver, British Columbia
Risk factor: Built environment, Occupational and environmental exposures, Physical activity, UV and ionizing radiation
Policy intervention: Other occupational and environmental exposures, Shade, Solar UVR, Bicycling infrastructure, Park, Pedestrian infrastructure, Public transit, Active transportation, Ultraviolet Radiation
Year last amended:
Year of adoption: 2018
Langara Gardens policy statement
Location: Vancouver, British Columbia
Risk factor: Built environment, Physical activity
Policy intervention: Bicycling infrastructure, Complete streets, Intermodal transportation, Park, Pedestrian infrastructure, Public transit, Traffic calming, Trail, Active transportation
Year last amended:
Year of adoption: 2018
Metro Vancouver Bylaw 1250 – Electoral Area A Official Community Plan
Location: Vancouver, British Columbia
Risk factor: Built environment, Occupational and environmental exposures, Physical activity
Policy intervention: Other occupational and environmental exposures, Complete streets, Intermodal transportation, Park, Pedestrian infrastructure, Active transportation
Year last amended:
Year of adoption: 2017
Vancouver Urban Agriculture Policy
Location: Vancouver, British Columbia
Risk factor: Built environment, Nutrition
Policy intervention: Community gardens, Traditional foods, Food provision, Food retail, Nutrition
Year last amended:
Year of adoption: 2015
Vancouver Bylaw 11055 – To Amend Protection of Trees Bylaw No. 9958 Regarding Fee Increases
Location: Vancouver, British Columbia
Risk factor: Built environment
Policy intervention:
Year last amended:
Year of adoption: 2015
This Bylaw amends the Protection of Trees Bylaw to increase fees associated with the legal removal of trees.
Vancouver Bylaw 11076 – To amend Health Bylaw 9535 regarding electronic cigarettes
Location: Vancouver, British Columbia
Risk factor: Tobacco use
Policy intervention: E-cigarette, Electronic nicotine delivery systems (ENDS), Tobacco products, Tobacco
Year last amended:
Year of adoption: 2014
Grandview-Woodland (Vancouver) Community Plan
Location: Vancouver, British Columbia
Risk factor: Built environment, Nutrition, Occupational and environmental exposures, Physical activity, UV and ionizing radiation
Policy intervention: Shade, Solar UVR, Community gardens, Farmers' markets, Local food, Food prices, Food provision, Food retail, Food security, Accessibility, Bicycling infrastructure, Complete streets, Intermodal transportation, Parking management, Pedestrian infrastructure, Retrofitting, Streetscaping, Active transportation, Nutrition, Ultraviolet Radiation
Year last amended:
Year of adoption: 2013
Metro Vancouver Bylaw 299 – Sewer Use Bylaw
Location: Vancouver, British Columbia
Risk factor: Occupational and environmental exposures, UV and ionizing radiation
Policy intervention: Metals, Other occupational and environmental exposures, Industrial chemicals
Year last amended:
Year of adoption: 2012
This bylaw includes Codes of Practice for food sector establishments and dental operations and lists types of waste that are prohibited from being discharged into sewers and sewerage facilities.
Metro Vancouver Bylaw 1177 – Regional Parks Regulation Bylaw
Location: Vancouver, British Columbia
Risk factor: Occupational and environmental exposures, Tobacco use
Policy intervention: Other occupational and environmental exposures, Parks and beaches, Smoke-free place, Tobacco smoke, Tobacco
Year last amended:
Year of adoption: 2012
Vancouver – Transportation 2040
Location: Vancouver, British Columbia
Risk factor: Built environment, Nutrition, Physical activity
Policy intervention: Local food, Food provision, Accessibility, Bicycling infrastructure, Bike share, Complete streets, Intermodal transportation, Parking management, Pedestrian infrastructure, Public transit, Retrofitting, Road safety, Snow clearing, Streetscaping, Traffic calming, Active transportation, Nutrition
Year last amended:
Year of adoption: 2012
Metro Vancouver Bylaw 1161 – Non-Road Diesel Engine Emission Regulation Bylaw
Location: Vancouver, British Columbia
Risk factor: Occupational and environmental exposures
Policy intervention: Other occupational and environmental exposures, Industrial chemicals
Year last amended:
Year of adoption: 2012
Vancouver Bylaw No. 9958 – Protection of Trees Bylaw
Location: Vancouver, British Columbia
Risk factor: Built environment
Policy intervention:
Year last amended:
Year of adoption: 2010
This bylaw provides for the protection of trees in the City of Vancouver and outlines the requirements for removal and replacement of trees, their protection during construction projects, and care and maintenance.
Vancouver Bylaw 10041 – Official Development Plan Regarding Reduction of Greenhouse Gas Emissions
Location: Vancouver, British Columbia
Risk factor: Occupational and environmental exposures
Policy intervention: Other occupational and environmental exposures, Industrial chemicals
Year last amended:
Year of adoption: 2010
Vancouver Bylaw – Park Board Smoking Regulation Bylaw
Location: Vancouver, British Columbia
Risk factor: Tobacco use
Policy intervention: Parks and beaches, Patio, Smoke-free place, Transit, Tobacco smoke, Tobacco
Year last amended:
Year of adoption: 2010
Vancouver Bylaw 9979 – Granville Mall Bylaw
Location: Vancouver, British Columbia
Risk factor: Built environment, Physical activity
Policy intervention: Pedestrian infrastructure, Public transit, Road safety, Active transportation
Year last amended: 2018
Year of adoption: 2010
Vancouver Bylaw 10077 – To amend Health Bylaw No. 9535 regarding regulation of smoking in parks
Location: Vancouver, British Columbia
Risk factor: Tobacco use
Policy intervention:
Year last amended:
Year of adoption: 2010
This bylaw amends the Health Bylaw 9535 to allow the Board of Parks and Recreation to regulate smoking in parks.
Metro Vancouver Liquid Waste Management Plan
Location: Vancouver, British Columbia
Risk factor: Occupational and environmental exposures
Policy intervention: Pesticides, Metals, Other occupational and environmental exposures, Industrial chemicals
Year last amended:
Year of adoption: 2010
Vancouver Bylaw 9962 – 2010 Winter Games Bylaw
Location: Vancouver, British Columbia
Risk factor: Alcohol consumption
Policy intervention: Hours of sale, Alcohol
Year last amended:
Year of adoption: 2009
Metro Vancouver Bylaw 1098 – Agricultural Boilers Emission Regulation Bylaw
Location: Vancouver, British Columbia
Risk factor: Occupational and environmental exposures
Policy intervention: Fibres and dusts, Other occupational and environmental exposures, Industrial chemicals
Year last amended:
Year of adoption: 2008
Metro Vancouver Bylaw 1085 – Gasoline Distribution Emission Regulation Bylaw
Location: Vancouver, British Columbia
Risk factor: Occupational and environmental exposures
Policy intervention: Other occupational and environmental exposures
Year last amended:
Year of adoption: 2008
Metro Vancouver Bylaw 1087 – Boilers and Process Heaters Emission Regulation Bylaw
Location: Vancouver, British Columbia
Risk factor: Occupational and environmental exposures
Policy intervention: Fibres and dusts, Other occupational and environmental exposures, Industrial chemicals
Year last amended: 2013
Year of adoption: 2008
Metro Vancouver Bylaw 1086 – Automotive Refinishing Emission Regulation Bylaw
Location: Vancouver, British Columbia
Risk factor: Occupational and environmental exposures
Policy intervention: Other occupational and environmental exposures, Industrial chemicals
Year last amended:
Year of adoption: 2008
Metro Vancouver Bylaw 1084 – Concrete and Concrete Products Industries Emission Regulation Bylaw
Location: Vancouver, British Columbia
Risk factor: Occupational and environmental exposures
Policy intervention: Other occupational and environmental exposures
Year last amended:
Year of adoption: 2008
Metro Vancouver Bylaw 1083 – Air Quality Management Fees Regulation Bylaw
Location: Vancouver, British Columbia
Risk factor: Occupational and environmental exposures
Policy intervention: Other occupational and environmental exposures
Year last amended:
Year of adoption: 2008
Metro Vancouver Bylaw 1082 – Air Quality Management Bylaw
Location: Vancouver, British Columbia
Risk factor: Occupational and environmental exposures
Policy intervention: Pesticides, Metals, Other occupational and environmental exposures, Industrial chemicals
Year last amended:
Year of adoption: 2008
The bylaw establishes a permit system to regulate air emissions from major stationary industrial, commercial, and institutional sources in Vancouver.
Vancouver Bylaw 9535 – Health Bylaw
Location: Vancouver, British Columbia
Risk factor: Occupational and environmental exposures, Tobacco use
Policy intervention: Fibres and dusts, Pesticides, Metals, Other occupational and environmental exposures, Industrial chemicals, E-cigarette, Electronic nicotine delivery systems (ENDS), Parks and beaches, Smoke-free place, Taxi, Transit, Water pipe, Tobacco products, Tobacco smoke, Tobacco
Year last amended: 2018
Year of adoption: 2007
Vancouver Bylaw 9344 – Motor Vehicle Noise and Emission Abatement Bylaw
Location: Vancouver, British Columbia
Risk factor: Occupational and environmental exposures
Policy intervention: Metals, Other occupational and environmental exposures, Industrial chemicals
Year last amended: 2013
Year of adoption: 2006
This bylaw contains a section prohibiting vehicles from idling for more than three consecutive minutes in a 60 minute period.
Vancouver Liquor Store Guidelines
Location: Vancouver, British Columbia
Risk factor: Alcohol consumption
Policy intervention: Outlet density, Alcohol
Year last amended: 2018
Year of adoption: 2004
Vancouver Bylaw 8417 – Solid Waste Bylaw
Location: Vancouver, British Columbia
Risk factor: Occupational and environmental exposures, UV and ionizing radiation
Policy intervention: Fibres and dusts, Pesticides, Metals, Other occupational and environmental exposures, Industrial chemicals, Radiation
Year last amended: 2018
Year of adoption: 2001
This bylaw concerns the collection and handling of solid waste in the City of Vancouver. It lists materials prohibited from garbage containers which includes hazardous waste (except asbestos waste delivered to the Vancouver landfill in accordance with the Asbestos Policy), as well as drywall containing asbestos, radioactive waste, and biomedical wastes - like sharps.
Vancouver Bylaw 8022 – Business Premises Regulation of Hours Bylaw
Location: Vancouver, British Columbia
Risk factor: Alcohol consumption
Policy intervention: Hours of sale, Alcohol
Year last amended:
Year of adoption: 1999
Vancouver Bylaw 8093 – Sewer and Watercourse Bylaw
Location: Vancouver, British Columbia
Risk factor: Occupational and environmental exposures, UV and ionizing radiation
Policy intervention: Pesticides, Metals, Other occupational and environmental exposures, Industrial chemicals, Radiation
Year last amended: 2018
Year of adoption: 1999
This bylaw concerns the City of Vancouver's sewer system. It contains regulations regarding the concentration limits for the discharge of various substances into sewers, including: arsenic, cadmium, chromium, lead, pesticides, radioactive substances, among others.
Vancouver Southeast False Creek Policy Statement
Location: Vancouver, British Columbia
Risk factor: Built environment, Nutrition, Occupational and environmental exposures, Physical activity
Policy intervention: Other occupational and environmental exposures, Community gardens, Bicycling infrastructure, Parking management, Pedestrian infrastructure, Public transit, Active transportation, Nutrition
Year last amended:
Year of adoption: 1999
Vancouver Bylaw 3575 – Zoning and Development Bylaw
Location: Vancouver, British Columbia
Risk factor: Alcohol consumption, Built environment, Nutrition, Physical activity
Policy intervention: Outlet density, Zoning, Food retail, Bike share, Parking management, Pedestrian infrastructure, Active transportation, Nutrition, Alcohol
Year last amended: 2018
Year of adoption: 1997
Vancouver Bylaw 6870 – Public Art Committee Bylaw
Location: Vancouver, British Columbia
Risk factor: Built environment
Policy intervention:
Year last amended:
Year of adoption: 1991
This bylaw establishes a council-appointed public art committee, comprised of 9 members, including two urban designers.
Vancouver Bylaw 6059 – Parking Bylaw
Location: Vancouver, British Columbia
Risk factor: Built environment, Physical activity
Policy intervention: Bicycling infrastructure, Parking management, Active transportation
Year last amended: 2017
Year of adoption: 1986
Vancouver Bylaw No. 5985 – Street-Tree Bylaw
Location: Vancouver, British Columbia
Risk factor: Built environment
Policy intervention:
Year last amended: 2013
Year of adoption: 1986
This bylaw applies to trees located on street Boulevards and deems them City property. It protects these trees by prohibiting their removal or defacing and includes a fine for such offences.
Vancouver Bylaw 2849 – Street and Traffic Bylaw
Location: Vancouver, British Columbia
Risk factor: Built environment, Physical activity
Policy intervention: Pedestrian infrastructure, Road safety, Snow clearing, Active transportation
Year last amended: 2017
Year of adoption: 1944
This bylaw regulates traffic and the use of streets by motor vehicles, public transportation vehicles, pedestrians, and cyclists. It also governs the removal of snow and ice from sidewalks.