Prevention Policies Directory
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Brandon Bylaw 7124 – Zoning Bylaw
Location: Brandon, Manitoba
Risk factor: Alcohol consumption, Built environment, Nutrition, Occupational and environmental exposures, Physical activity, UV and ionizing radiation
Policy intervention: Shade, Solar UVR, Outlet density, Farmers' markets, Zoning, Food retail, Nutrition, Alcohol, Ultraviolet Radiation
Year last amended: 2017
Year of adoption: 2016
Montréal Bylaw RCA09-PIIA01-003 – Amending the Bylaw on Site Planning and Architectural Integration Plans for Rivière-des-Prairies-Pointe-aux-Trembles Borough (RCA09-PIIA01, as amended)
Location: Montréal, Québec
Risk factor: Built environment, Occupational and environmental exposures, Physical activity
Policy intervention: Accessibility, Bicycling infrastructure, Pedestrian infrastructure, Road safety, Streetscaping, Active transportation
Year last amended:
Year of adoption: 2016
This bylaw amends the bylaw concerning site planning and architectural integration programs for the borough of Rivière-des-Prairies-Pointe-aux-Trembles. Among other things, it is planned to allow recreational activities. In addition, the regulation prohibits nuisances near the railway.
Region of Peel Bylaw 30-2016 – to regulate waterpipe smoking
Location: Regional Municipality of Peel, Ontario
Risk factor: Occupational and environmental exposures, Tobacco use
Policy intervention: Patio, Smoke-free place, Water pipe, Tobacco products, Tobacco smoke, Tobacco
Year last amended:
Year of adoption: 2016
Montréal Bylaw 2015-11 – Amending 4 bylaws of the Plateau-Mont-Royal to ensure alignment with the Montréal Urban Agglomeration Development Plan (RCG 14-029) and other modifications
Location: Montréal, Québec
Risk factor: Built environment, Occupational and environmental exposures
Policy intervention:
Year last amended:
Year of adoption: 2015
This bylaw amends 4 Plateau-Mont-Royal bylaws to ensure alignment with the Urban Agglomeration Development Plan. It defines the allowed distances between residential families or sensitive uses (CHLSD, CSSS, rehabilitation centers, schools, cultural institutions, etc.) and organic treatment centers, hydro-cable transport facilities, or the main railway line. In addition, this bylaw plans to develop the sectors along the railway by highlighting particular components of the urban landscape, promoting architectural and landscaping innovation, promoting the security of development and constructing and limiting noise and vibrations.
Whitehorse Bylaw 2015-24 – Joint Use Agreement
Location: Whitehorse, Yukon
Risk factor: Built environment, Physical activity
Policy intervention:
Year last amended:
Year of adoption: 2015
REPEALED Electronic Cigarettes Act, 2015, SO 2015, c 7, Sch 3
Location: Ontario
Risk factor: Tobacco use
Policy intervention: Availability, E-cigarette, Electronic nicotine delivery systems (ENDS), Multi-unit dwelling, Patio, Smoke-free place, Vehicle with minors, Youth access, Product display, Tobacco advertising, Tobacco products, Tobacco promotion, Tobacco sales, Tobacco smoke, Tobacco
Year last amended: 2017
Year of adoption: 2015
Edmonton Policy to Govern the Use of Funds from the Sale of Surplus School Sites
Location: Edmonton, Alberta
Risk factor: Built environment
Policy intervention:
Year last amended:
Year of adoption: 2014
This policy designates that residual funds received from any sale of a surplus school site will be disbursed to: retire outstanding debts; acquire required neighbourhood school land and/or park land including environmentally sensitive natural areas; develop parks to the Parks and Recreation Department minimum level of service; and develop parks to shared level of service, based on assessed program needs.
Conception Bay South Donation and Community Partnership Policy
Location: Conception Bay South, Newfoundland and Labrador
Risk factor: Physical activity
Policy intervention:
Year last amended:
Year of adoption: 2014
The Town of Conception Bay South adopted this policy to set criteria for Council donations for an annual donation program whereby sports/cultural/environmental organizations, groups, clubs or schools can apply to obtain funding.
Winnipeg Bylaw 76/2014 – Reduced-Speed School Zones Bylaw
Location: Winnipeg, Manitoba
Risk factor: Built environment, Physical activity
Policy intervention: Traffic calming, Active transportation
Year last amended: 2017
Year of adoption: 2014
Capital Regional District Bylaw 3962 – Clean Air Bylaw
Location: Victoria, British Columbia
Risk factor: Occupational and environmental exposures, Tobacco use
Policy intervention: Parks and beaches, Smoke-free place, Transit, Vehicle with minors, Tobacco smoke, Tobacco
Year last amended: 2018
Year of adoption: 2014
Manitoba School Nutrition Policy
Location: Manitoba
Risk factor: Nutrition
Policy intervention: Drinking water, Food literacy education, Nutritional standards, Procurement, Sales of unhealthy foods, Sodium, Sugar, Trans-fat, Vending machines, Food composition, Food provision, Food retail, Nutrition
Year last amended:
Year of adoption: 2014
REPEALED The Home-based Education Program Regulations, 2013, RRS c E-0.2 Reg 22
Location: Saskatchewan
Risk factor: Physical activity
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
Surrey Locational Guidelines for Private Liquor Stores (Licensee Retail Stores)
Location: Surrey, British Columbia
Risk factor: Alcohol consumption
Policy intervention: Outlet density, Alcohol
Year last amended:
Year of adoption: 2013
Guidelines for Food and Beverage Sales in BC Schools
Location: British Columbia
Risk factor: Nutrition
Policy intervention: Drinking water, Food literacy education, Nutritional standards, Procurement, Sales of unhealthy foods, Sodium, Sugar, Trans-fat, Vending machines, Food composition, Food provision, Food retail, Nutrition
Year last amended:
Year of adoption: 2013
REPEALED The Home-based Education Program Regulations, 2012, RRS c E-0.2 Reg 21
Location: Saskatchewan
Risk factor: Physical activity
Policy intervention:
Year last amended:
Year of adoption: 2012
Winnipeg Bylaw 62 – Outdoor Smoking Bylaw
Location: Winnipeg, Manitoba
Risk factor: Occupational and environmental exposures, Tobacco use
Policy intervention: E-cigarette, Electronic nicotine delivery systems (ENDS), Parks and beaches, Patio, Smoke-free place, Smokeless tobacco, Tobacco products, Tobacco smoke, Tobacco
Year last amended: 2018
Year of adoption: 2011
Prince Edward Island School Nutrition Policy – Eastern School District (ELSB)
Location: Prince Edward Island
Risk factor: Nutrition
Policy intervention: Drinking water, Food literacy education, Healthy food marketing, Local food, Marketing to children, Nutritional standards, Pricing, Procurement, Sales of unhealthy foods, Sodium, Sugar, Trans-fat, Vending machines, Food composition, Food prices, Food promotion, Food provision, Food retail, Nutrition
Year last amended:
Year of adoption: 2011
Smoke-free Places Act, RSNB 2011, c 222
Location: New Brunswick
Risk factor: Tobacco use
Policy intervention: E-cigarette, Electronic nicotine delivery systems (ENDS), Multi-unit dwelling, Parks and beaches, Patio, Smoke-free place, Taxi, Transit, Vehicle with minors, Water pipe, Tobacco products, Tobacco smoke, Tobacco
Year last amended: 2019
Year of adoption: 2011
Iqaluit Bylaw 704 – Zoning Bylaw
Location: Iqaluit, Nunavut
Risk factor: Alcohol consumption, Built environment
Policy intervention:
Year last amended:
Year of adoption: 2010
This bylaw defines permitted uses for various zones within the City of Iqaluit including, but not limited to, recreation facilities, drinking establishments, parks and water treatment.
Ontario School Food and Beverage Policy
Location: Ontario
Risk factor: Nutrition
Policy intervention: Drinking water, Nutritional standards, Sodium, Sugar, Trans-fat, Vending machines, Food composition, Food provision, Nutrition
Year last amended:
Year of adoption: 2010
NB Policy 709A: Student Physical Activity Safety Standards
Location: New Brunswick
Risk factor: Physical activity
Policy intervention:
Year last amended: 2013
Year of adoption: 2009
This policy provides safety standards for curricular, co-curricular and extra-curricular physical activities. The Department of Education promotes and supports the participation of students in a variety of physical activities and believes that a positive introduction to a diversity of physical activities will increase the likelihood of New Brunswickers adopting active lifestyles in youth and for life.
Saskatchewan School Food and Nutrition Policy
Location: Saskatchewan
Risk factor: Nutrition
Policy intervention: Drinking water, Food literacy education, Nutritional standards, Sales of unhealthy foods, Sodium, Sugar, Traditional foods, Trans-fat, Vending machines, Food composition, Food provision, Food retail, Nutrition
Year last amended:
Year of adoption: 2009
Newfoundland and Labrador School Food Guidelines
Location: Newfoundland and Labrador
Risk factor: Nutrition
Policy intervention: Drinking water, Food literacy education, Nutritional standards, Procurement, Sales of unhealthy foods, Sodium, Sugar, Trans-fat, Vending machines, Food composition, Food provision, Food retail, Nutrition
Year last amended:
Year of adoption: 2009
Commercial Vehicle Safety, Alta Reg 121/2009
Location: Alberta
Risk factor: Alcohol consumption, Tobacco use
Policy intervention: Smoke-free place, Tobacco smoke, Tobacco
Year last amended: 2017
Year of adoption: 2009
Victoria Bylaw 09-079 – Streets and Traffic Bylaw
Location: Victoria, British Columbia
Risk factor: Built environment, Physical activity
Policy intervention: Bicycle helmet, Pedestrian infrastructure, Active transportation
Year last amended: 2016
Year of adoption: 2009
Smoke-Free Places Regulation 2009, YOIC 2009/99
Location: Yukon
Risk factor: Tobacco use
Policy intervention: Patio, Smoke-free place, Tobacco smoke, Tobacco
Year last amended: 2010
Year of adoption: 2009
The Education Funding Regulations, RRS c E-0.2 Reg 20
Location: Saskatchewan
Risk factor: Occupational and environmental exposures, UV and ionizing radiation
Policy intervention:
Year last amended: 2012
Year of adoption: 2009
REPEALED Ministers of State Expected Results for the 2008/2009 Fiscal Year Regulation, BC Reg 37/2008
Location: British Columbia
Risk factor: Alcohol consumption, General, Nutrition, Physical activity, Tobacco use
Policy intervention:
Year last amended:
Year of adoption: 2008
This regulation states that the expected results that the Minister of Healthy Living and Sport is to achieve for the purposes of section 5 (3) of the Act are as follows: (a) initiate and monitor the implementation of an ActNow BC Action Plan; (b) with input from other ministries, monitor and support the evaluation of ministry-led initiatives aimed at ActNow BC targets; (c) manage a public awareness campaign for ActNow BC and its message of choosing an active and healthy lifestyle; (d) facilitate partnerships with the broader public sector, including schools, health authorities, colleges and universities, and with persons in the private sector in order to achieve ActNow BC goals; (e) report on the results referred to in paragraphs (a) to (d) to the Government Caucus Committee on Social Development.
Smoke-Free Places Act, SY 2008, c 8
Location: Yukon
Risk factor: Tobacco use
Policy intervention: Multi-unit dwelling, Patio, Smoke-free place, Smokeless tobacco, Taxi, Transit, Vehicle with minors, Youth access, Product display, Tobacco advertising, Tobacco products, Tobacco promotion, Tobacco sales, Tobacco smoke, Tobacco
Year last amended: 2009
Year of adoption: 2008
Yellowknife Bylaw 4404 – Zoning Bylaw
Location: Yellowknife, Northwest Territories
Risk factor: Alcohol consumption, Built environment, Nutrition, Physical activity
Policy intervention: Community gardens, Farmers' markets, Zoning, Food retail, Bicycling infrastructure, Park, Parking management, Pedestrian infrastructure, Active transportation, Nutrition
Year last amended: 2018
Year of adoption: 2008
YK Policy 1025 – School Nutrition Policy
Location: Yukon
Risk factor: Nutrition
Policy intervention: Food literacy education, Nutritional standards, Sales of unhealthy foods, Traditional foods, Food provision, Food retail, Nutrition
Year last amended:
Year of adoption: 2008
REPEALED The 2008-2009 School Grant Regulations, RRS c E-0.2 Reg 19
Location: Saskatchewan
Risk factor: Occupational and environmental exposures, UV and ionizing radiation
Policy intervention:
Year last amended:
Year of adoption: 2008
Trans Fat Standards, O Reg 200/08
Location: Ontario
Risk factor: Nutrition
Policy intervention: Trans-fat, Food composition, Nutrition
Year last amended:
Year of adoption: 2008
REPEALED The 2007-2008 School Grant Regulations, RRS c E-0.2 Reg 18
Location: Saskatchewan
Risk factor: Occupational and environmental exposures, UV and ionizing radiation
Policy intervention:
Year last amended:
Year of adoption: 2007
Tobacco Control Regulation, BC Reg 232/2007
Location: British Columbia
Risk factor: Tobacco use
Policy intervention: Availability, E-cigarette, Electronic nicotine delivery systems (ENDS), Multi-unit dwelling, Packaging, Patio, Smoke-free place, Smokeless tobacco, Transit, Youth access, Product display, Tobacco advertising, Tobacco products, Tobacco promotion, Tobacco sales, Tobacco smoke, Tobacco
Year last amended: 2018
Year of adoption: 2007
Calgary Bylaw 23M2018 – Smoking and Vaping Bylaw
Location: Calgary, Alberta
Risk factor: Occupational and environmental exposures, Tobacco use
Policy intervention: E-cigarette, Electronic nicotine delivery systems (ENDS), Parks and beaches, Patio, Smoke-free place, Taxi, Transit, Tobacco products, Tobacco smoke, Tobacco
Year last amended: 2015
Year of adoption: 2006
Tobacco Control Act, SNWT 2006, c 9
Location: Northwest Territories
Risk factor: Tobacco use
Policy intervention: Availability, Smoke-free place, Smokeless tobacco, Taxi, Transit, Youth access, Product display, Tobacco advertising, Tobacco products, Tobacco promotion, Tobacco sales, Tobacco smoke, Tobacco
Year last amended: 2010
Year of adoption: 2006
An Act Respecting the Ministère de l’Éducation, du Loisir et du Sport, RSQ, c M-15
Location: Québec
Risk factor: Physical activity
Policy intervention:
Year last amended: 2014
Year of adoption: 2006
This law states that the Minister shall devise policies relating to the fields within his competence and propose them to the Government, with a view to, in particular, promoting recreation and sports and contributing to raising the level of participation in recreation and sports activities for the population.
Brandon Bylaw 6825 – The Pesticide Management Bylaw
Location: Brandon, Manitoba
Risk factor: Occupational and environmental exposures
Policy intervention:
Year last amended: 2010
Year of adoption: 2006
This bylaw prohibits the application of pesticides on public properties (e.g. school, licensed day care center, park, playground, licensed senior citizens’ nursing homes, university, college, or hospital).
Edmonton Guidelines for the Implementation of Safety Measures Around Schools C514
Location: Edmonton, Alberta
Risk factor: Built environment, Physical activity
Policy intervention: Pedestrian infrastructure, Traffic calming, Active transportation
Year last amended:
Year of adoption: 2006
Prince Edward Island School Nutrition Policy – La Commission scolaire de langue française (CSLF)
Location: Prince Edward Island
Risk factor: Nutrition
Policy intervention: Drinking water, Food literacy education, Nutritional standards, Procurement, Sales of unhealthy foods, Sodium, Sugar, Trans-fat, Vending machines, Food composition, Food provision, Food retail, Nutrition
Year last amended: 2011
Year of adoption: 2006
Nova Scotia School Food and Nutrition Policy
Location: Nova Scotia
Risk factor: Nutrition
Policy intervention: Drinking water, Food literacy education, Nutritional standards, Procurement, Sales of unhealthy foods, Sodium, Sugar, Trans-fat, Vending machines, Food composition, Food provision, Food retail, Nutrition
Year last amended:
Year of adoption: 2006
REPEALED General, O Reg 48/06
Location: Ontario
Risk factor: Tobacco use
Policy intervention: Availability, Flavoured tobacco, Menthol, Packaging, Patio, Smoke-free place, Youth access, Product display, Tobacco products, Tobacco promotion, Tobacco sales, Tobacco smoke, Tobacco
Year last amended: 2017
Year of adoption: 2006
Municipal and School Capital Facilities – Agreements and Tax Exemptions, O Reg 603/06
Location: Ontario
Risk factor: Built environment, Physical activity
Policy intervention: Public transit, Active transportation
Year last amended: 2016
Year of adoption: 2006
Tobacco and Smoking Reduction Act, SA 2005, c T-3.8
Location: Alberta
Risk factor: Tobacco use
Policy intervention: Availability, Flavoured tobacco, Menthol, Multi-unit dwelling, Patio, Smoke-free place, Taxi, Transit, Vehicle with minors, Youth access, Product display, Tobacco advertising, Tobacco products, Tobacco promotion, Tobacco sales, Tobacco smoke, Tobacco
Year last amended: 2015
Year of adoption: 2006
YK School Sale of Home Prepared Foods to the Public Policy
Location: Yukon
Risk factor: Nutrition
Policy intervention: Traditional foods, Food provision, Nutrition
Year last amended:
Year of adoption: 2005
Smoke-free Environment Act, 2005, SNL 2005, c S-16.2
Location: Newfoundland and Labrador
Risk factor: Tobacco use
Policy intervention: E-cigarette, Electronic nicotine delivery systems (ENDS), Flavoured tobacco, Menthol, Multi-unit dwelling, Occupational health and safety, Parks and beaches, Patio, Smoke-free place, Taxi, Transit, Vehicle with minors, Water pipe, Youth access, Tobacco products, Tobacco sales, Tobacco smoke, Tobacco
Year last amended: 2018
Year of adoption: 2005
REPEALED Prevention of Youth Tobacco Use Regulation, Alta Reg 149/2004
Location: Alberta
Risk factor: Tobacco use
Policy intervention: Smoke-free place, Tobacco smoke, Tobacco
Year last amended:
Year of adoption: 2004
Saskatoon Bylaw 8286 – The Smoking Control Bylaw
Location: Saskatoon, Saskatchewan
Risk factor: Occupational and environmental exposures, Tobacco use
Policy intervention: E-cigarette, Electronic nicotine delivery systems (ENDS), Multi-unit dwelling, Parks and beaches, Patio, Smoke-free place, Smokeless tobacco, Taxi, Transit, Vehicle with minors, Tobacco products, Tobacco smoke, Tobacco
Year last amended: 2019
Year of adoption: 2004
REPEALED Smoke-free Places Act, SNB 2004, c S-9.5
Location: New Brunswick
Risk factor: Tobacco use
Policy intervention: Multi-unit dwelling, Patio, Smoke-free place, Taxi, Transit, Tobacco smoke, Tobacco
Year last amended:
Year of adoption: 2004
YK Substance Abuse School Policy
Location: Yukon
Risk factor: Alcohol consumption
Policy intervention:
Year last amended:
Year of adoption: 2004
This policy supports a drug and alcohol-free school environment that provides: the best possible learning environment; efforts to prevent and intervene in substance abuse among students, which includes the development and delivery of educational resources, the promotion of prevention programs and the implementation of school- and community-based efforts aimed at supporting students known to abuse or who have abused alcohol or illegal substances; and the prohibition of the use or possession of alcohol or other illegal substances on school property or during school-authorized trips or activities.
Smoke-free Places Act, SNS 2002, c 12
Location: Nova Scotia
Risk factor: Tobacco use
Policy intervention: E-cigarette, Electronic nicotine delivery systems (ENDS), Multi-unit dwelling, Patio, Smoke-free place, Smokeless tobacco, Taxi, Transit, Vehicle with minors, Water pipe, Youth access, Tobacco products, Tobacco sales, Tobacco smoke, Tobacco
Year last amended: 2015
Year of adoption: 2003
Tobacco Control Act, SNu 2003, c 13
Location: Nunavut
Risk factor: Tobacco use
Policy intervention: Availability, Multi-unit dwelling, Packaging, Smoke-free place, Smokeless tobacco, Taxi, Transit, Water pipe, Youth access, Product display, Tobacco advertising, Tobacco products, Tobacco promotion, Tobacco sales, Tobacco smoke, Tobacco
Year last amended: 2013
Year of adoption: 2003
Smoke-free Places Act General Regulations, PEI Reg EC279/03
Location: Prince Edward Island
Risk factor: Tobacco use
Policy intervention: Smoke-free place, Tobacco smoke, Tobacco
Year last amended: 2015
Year of adoption: 2003
REPEALED Winnipeg Bylaw 88/2003 – The Smoking Regulation Bylaw
Location: Winnipeg, Manitoba
Risk factor: Occupational and environmental exposures, Tobacco use
Policy intervention: Smoke-free place, Smokeless tobacco, Taxi, Transit, Tobacco products, Tobacco smoke, Tobacco
Year last amended:
Year of adoption: 2003
REPEALED Environmental Tobacco Smoke Work Site Regulations, NWT Reg 082-2003
Location: Northwest Territories
Risk factor: Occupational and environmental exposures, Tobacco use
Policy intervention: Smoke-free place, Tobacco smoke, Tobacco
Year last amended:
Year of adoption: 2003
Education Act, RSY 2002, c 61
Location: Yukon
Risk factor: Physical activity
Policy intervention:
Year last amended: 2016
Year of adoption: 2002
Tobacco Control Act, SS 2001, c T-14.1
Location: Saskatchewan
Risk factor: Tobacco use
Policy intervention: Availability, Multi-unit dwelling, Smoke-free place, Smokeless tobacco, Taxi, Transit, Vehicle with minors, Youth access, Product display, Tobacco advertising, Tobacco products, Tobacco promotion, Tobacco sales, Tobacco smoke, Tobacco
Year last amended: 2015
Year of adoption: 2002
Public Education Flexibility and Choice Act, SBC 2002
Location: British Columbia
Risk factor: Physical activity
Policy intervention:
Year last amended: 2004
Year of adoption: 2002
Montréal Bylaw 01-121 – Amending the McGill University Campus Development Regulations and the Construction, Modification and Occupancy of Certain Buildings (95-039)
Location: Montréal, Québec
Risk factor: Built environment, Occupational and environmental exposures, Physical activity, UV and ionizing radiation
Policy intervention: Shade, Solar UVR, Accessibility, Bicycling infrastructure, Pedestrian infrastructure, Active transportation, Ultraviolet Radiation
Year last amended:
Year of adoption: 2001
REPEALED Winnipeg Bylaw 7870/2001 – The Smoking Regulation Bylaw
Location: Winnipeg, Manitoba
Risk factor: Occupational and environmental exposures, Tobacco use
Policy intervention: Smoke-free place, Smokeless tobacco, Transit, Tobacco products, Tobacco smoke, Tobacco
Year last amended:
Year of adoption: 2001
REPEALED Drinking Water Protection – Smaller Water Works Serving Designated Facilities, O Reg 505/01
Location: Ontario
Risk factor: Occupational and environmental exposures, UV and ionizing radiation
Policy intervention:
Year last amended:
Year of adoption: 2001
This regulation provided the minimum level of treatment an owner of a water treatment of distribution system could employ. It also outlined the safety precautions and procedures to ensure safe water through weekly flushing of school, day care and preschool water distribution systems, scheduled checks, and laboratory analysis of samples.
School Act, RSA 2000, c S-3
Location: Alberta
Risk factor: Physical activity
Policy intervention:
Year last amended: 2017
Year of adoption: 2000
This Act permits a school board to enter into an agreement with another board, a non?profit organization or a municipality concerning the promotion and development of recreation and community services.
Basic school regulation for preschool, elementary and secondary education, RRQ, c I-13.3, r 8
Location: Québec
Risk factor: Physical activity
Policy intervention:
Year last amended: 2018
Year of adoption: 2000
This regulation states that student services for which programs are to be established under the Education Act (R.S.Q., c. I-13.3) should include the promotion and prevention services designed to provide the students with an environment involving healthy habits and skills that are beneficial to their health and well-being. Physical Education is also listed as compulsory in elementary and high school.
Surrey Bylaw 13774 – Surrey Zoning Bylaw, 1993 Amendment
Location: Surrey, British Columbia
Risk factor: Built environment, Physical activity
Policy intervention: Bicycling infrastructure, Parking management, Active transportation
Year last amended:
Year of adoption: 1999
Surrey Bylaw 13719 – Business License Bylaw, 1999 Amendment
Location: Surrey, British Columbia
Risk factor: Nutrition
Policy intervention: Mobile vendors, Sales of unhealthy foods, Zoning, Food retail, Nutrition
Year last amended:
Year of adoption: 1999
Tobacco Control Act, CQLR c L-6.2
Location: Québec
Risk factor: Tobacco use
Policy intervention: Availability, E-cigarette, Electronic nicotine delivery systems (ENDS), Flavoured tobacco, Manufacturing, Menthol, Multi-unit dwelling, Packaging, Patio, Smoke-free place, Taxi, Transit, Vehicle with minors, Water pipe, Youth access, Product display, Tobacco advertising, Tobacco products, Tobacco promotion, Tobacco sales, Tobacco smoke, Tobacco sponsorship, Tobacco
Year last amended: 2016
Year of adoption: 1998
NB Policy 702 – Tobacco-Free Schools
Location: New Brunswick
Risk factor: Tobacco use
Policy intervention: Smoke-free place, Tobacco smoke, Tobacco
Year last amended: 2015
Year of adoption: 1998
Education Act, SNB 1997, c E-1.12
Location: New Brunswick
Risk factor: Physical activity
Policy intervention:
Year last amended: 2018
Year of adoption: 1997
This law states that the Minister shall determine the physical plant standards for a safe and healthy school facility. It allows the Minister to enter into agreements to constructor operate school property for educational, cultural and recreational use by the community.
Pesticide (Ministerial) Regulation, Alta Reg 43/1997
Location: Alberta
Risk factor: Occupational and environmental exposures
Policy intervention:
Year last amended: 2016
Year of adoption: 1997
The four schedules created under this regulation categorize pesticides by their allowed usage and their associated controls.
Tobacco and Vapour Products Control Act, RSBC 1996, c 451
Location: British Columbia
Risk factor: Tobacco use
Policy intervention: Availability, E-cigarette, Electronic nicotine delivery systems (ENDS), Multi-unit dwelling, Parks and beaches, Patio, Smoke-free place, Smokeless tobacco, Transit, Youth access, Product display, Tobacco advertising, Tobacco products, Tobacco promotion, Tobacco sales, Tobacco smoke, Tobacco
Year last amended: 2018
Year of adoption: 1996
Tobacco Access Regulations, NS Reg 9/96
Location: Nova Scotia
Risk factor: Tobacco use
Policy intervention: Availability, E-cigarette, Electronic nicotine delivery systems (ENDS), Flavoured tobacco, Smokeless tobacco, Youth access, Product display, Tobacco advertising, Tobacco products, Tobacco promotion, Tobacco sales, Tobacco
Year last amended: 2015
Year of adoption: 1996
Charlottetown Bylaw – Street Vendors Bylaw
Location: Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island
Risk factor: Alcohol consumption, Nutrition
Policy intervention: Outlet density, Mobile vendors, Sales of unhealthy foods, Zoning, Food retail, Nutrition, Alcohol
Year last amended: 2018
Year of adoption: 1995
Education Act, 1995, SS 1995, c E-0.2
Location: Saskatchewan
Risk factor: Nutrition, Physical activity
Policy intervention: Pricing, Food prices, Nutrition
Year last amended: 2017
Year of adoption: 1995
REPEALED Smoke-Free Ontario Act, SO 1994, c 10
Location: Ontario
Risk factor: Tobacco use
Policy intervention: Availability, Flavoured tobacco, Menthol, Multi-unit dwelling, Packaging, Smoke-free place, Smokeless tobacco, Taxi, Transit, Vehicle with minors, Youth access, Product display, Tobacco advertising, Tobacco products, Tobacco promotion, Tobacco sales, Tobacco smoke, Tobacco
Year last amended: 2017
Year of adoption: 1994
REPEALED Municipal and School Capital Facilities — Agreements and Tax Exemptions, O Reg 46/94
Location: Ontario
Risk factor: Built environment
Policy intervention:
Year last amended:
Year of adoption: 1994
Tobacco and Vapour Products Control Act, SNL 1993, c T-4.1
Location: Newfoundland and Labrador
Risk factor: Tobacco use
Policy intervention: Availability, E-cigarette, Electronic nicotine delivery systems (ENDS), Flavoured tobacco, Licensing, Menthol, Smokeless tobacco, Water pipe, Youth access, Product display, Tobacco advertising, Tobacco products, Tobacco promotion, Tobacco sales, Tobacco
Year last amended: 2018
Year of adoption: 1993
REPEALED Smoke-Free Environment Act, SNL 1993, c S-16.1
Location: Newfoundland and Labrador
Risk factor: Tobacco use
Policy intervention: Smoke-free place, Taxi, Tobacco smoke, Tobacco
Year last amended:
Year of adoption: 1993
The Smoking and Vapour Products Control Act, CCSM c N92
Location: Manitoba
Risk factor: Tobacco use
Policy intervention: Availability, E-cigarette, Electronic nicotine delivery systems (ENDS), Smoke-free place, Smokeless tobacco, Taxi, Transit, Youth access, Product display, Tobacco advertising, Tobacco products, Tobacco promotion, Tobacco sales, Tobacco smoke, Tobacco
Year last amended: 2019
Year of adoption: 1991
NB Policy 711A: Healthier Foods and Nutrition in Public Schools
Location: New Brunswick
Risk factor: Nutrition
Policy intervention: Drinking water, Nutritional standards, Procurement, Sales of unhealthy foods, Sodium, Sugar, Traditional foods, Vending machines, Food composition, Food provision, Food retail, Nutrition
Year last amended: 2018
Year of adoption: 1991
School Bus Regulations, RRNWT (Nu) 1990 c M-34
Location: Nunavut
Risk factor: Alcohol consumption, Tobacco use
Policy intervention: Smoke-free place, Tobacco smoke, Tobacco
Year last amended: 2006
Year of adoption: 1990
Education Act, RSO 1990, c E.2
Location: Ontario
Risk factor: Nutrition
Policy intervention: Nutritional standards, Trans-fat, Vending machines, Food composition, Food provision, Nutrition
Year last amended: 2019
Year of adoption: 1990
Immunization of School Pupils Act, RSO 1990, c I.1
Location: Ontario
Risk factor: Infectious agents
Policy intervention:
Year last amended: 2017
Year of adoption: 1990
General, RRO 1990, Reg 645
Location: Ontario
Risk factor: Infectious agents
Policy intervention:
Year last amended: 2018
Year of adoption: 1990
School Bus Regulations, RRNWT 1990, c M-34
Location: Northwest Territories
Risk factor: Alcohol consumption, Tobacco use
Policy intervention: Smoke-free place, Tobacco smoke, Tobacco
Year last amended: 2005
Year of adoption: 1990
REPEALED Grants to Boards of Health, RRO 1990, Reg 564
Location: Ontario
Risk factor: Infectious agents, Tobacco use
Policy intervention: Hepatitis B (HBV), Prevention, Tobacco, Infectious Agents
Year last amended:
Year of adoption: 1990
Public Colleges Act, RSNWT (Nu) 1988, c A-7
Location: Nunavut
Risk factor: Physical activity
Policy intervention:
Year last amended: 2011
Year of adoption: 1988
Under the Act, the Minister of Education is responsible for post-secondary education. The Act provides the Minister with the authority to establish a board of governors for the college. The board is responsible for recommending priorities for programs and courses and college admission requirements to the Minister, and may allocate resources for recreational, athletic or sports programs at the college.
Aurora College Act, RSNWT 1988, c A-7
Location: Northwest Territories
Risk factor: Physical activity
Policy intervention:
Year last amended: 2016
Year of adoption: 1988
This Act establishes the only public community college in the Northwest Territories. Under the Act, the Minister of Education, Culture and Employment is responsible for post-secondary education. This Act provides the Minister with the authority to establish a board of governors for the college. The board is responsible for recommending priorities for programs and courses and college admission requirements to the Minister, and may allocate resources for recreational, athletic or sports programs at the college.
REPEALED Automobile Junk Yards Act, RSPEI 1988, c A-25
Location: Prince Edward Island
Risk factor: Occupational and environmental exposures
Policy intervention:
Year last amended:
Year of adoption: 1988
REPEALED School Act, RSPEI 1988, c S-2.1
Location: Prince Edward Island
Risk factor: Nutrition, Physical activity
Policy intervention: Food literacy education, Nutrition
Year last amended:
Year of adoption: 1988
Tobacco and Electronic Smoking Device Sales, RSPEI 1988, c T-3.1
Location: Prince Edward Island
Risk factor: Tobacco use
Policy intervention: Availability, E-cigarette, Electronic nicotine delivery systems (ENDS), Flavoured tobacco, Menthol, Water pipe, Youth access, Product display, Tobacco advertising, Tobacco products, Tobacco promotion, Tobacco sales, Tobacco
Year last amended: 2016
Year of adoption: 1988
Smoke-free Places Act, RSPEI 1988, c S-4.2
Location: Prince Edward Island
Risk factor: Tobacco use
Policy intervention: E-cigarette, Electronic nicotine delivery systems (ENDS), Patio, Smoke-free place, Taxi, Transit, Vehicle with minors, Water pipe, Tobacco products, Tobacco smoke, Tobacco
Year last amended: 2018
Year of adoption: 1988
Borough of Pierrefonds-Roxboro (Montréal) Bylaw 999 – On the protection of non-smokers in certain public places
Location: Montréal, Québec
Risk factor: Occupational and environmental exposures, Tobacco use
Policy intervention: Smoke-free place, Tobacco smoke, Tobacco
Year last amended:
Year of adoption: 1988
REPEALED Planning Act, RSNWT 1988, c P-7
Location: Northwest Territories
Risk factor: Built environment
Policy intervention: Park, Pedestrian infrastructure, Active transportation
Year last amended:
Year of adoption: 1988
This Act provides guidelines for municipal planning by enabling municipalities councils to ask for a general plan describing the manner in which the development or redevelopment of a municipality may best be organized and carried out, having regard to considerations of orderliness, economy and convenience. A general plan must include proposals relating to the provision of public roadways, services, public buildings, schools, parks and recreation areas and the reservation of land for these and other public and community purposes.