Smoking cessation in cancer care across Canada, 2020
Date: June 14, 2021
Helping patients with cancer to quit smoking
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Alcohol policy and cancer in Canada
Date: June 1, 2021
Learn about the relationship between alcohol and cancer, as well as policy actions that minimize harm
HPV immunization for the prevention of cervical cancer
Date: March 29, 2021
Learn about HPV immunization programs across Canada and policies to reduce cervical cancer cases
A path forward
Date: November 25, 2020
Ensure that culturally appropriate smoking cessation supports are available for underserved communities
Prevention and wellness
Date: November 25, 2020
People with lower income are more likely to smoke than people with higher income
Action plan for the elimination of cervical cancer in Canada, 2020–2030
Date: November 17, 2020
Learn how Canada is taking action to eliminate cervical cancer by 2040 through HPV immunization and screening, as well as improved follow-up
Priorities, targets and actions in the plan to eliminate cervical cancer
Date: November 17, 2020
Learn how Canada is taking action to eliminate cervical cancer
Priorities and actions identified by First Nations, Inuit and Métis to eliminate cervical cancer
Date: November 17, 2020
Learn about Peoples-specific priorities and actions to address specific inequities experienced by First Nations, Inuit and Métis
Smoking cessation aids coverage in Canada
Date: March 31, 2020
View the eligibility details for aids to help Canadians quit smoking
Leading practices in clinical smoking cessation
Date: March 31, 2020
Review results about Canadian clinical smoking cessation approaches, now with data from 2018 to 2020
Alcohol tax rates by province and territory (2020)
Date: March 6, 2020
Review a summary table from 2020 of tax rates by province and territory
Smoking cessation and cancer care action framework
Date: October 25, 2019
Design and implement an evidence-based smoking cessation program to ensure cancer patients receive support to quit smoking for the best treatment and quality of life
Commercial tobacco policy pack: Local and provincial/territorial governments
Date: June 12, 2019
Use this policy pack to gather evidence for policy interventions about the use of commercial tobacco and electronic nicotine delivery systems (ENDS)
Leading practices in smoking cessation for persons living with mental illnesses and/or addictions
Date: April 1, 2019
Review results about Canadian smoking cessation programs for people living with mental illness(es) and/or addiction, now with data from 2018 to 2019
Leading practices in First Nations, Inuit and/or Métis smoking cessation
Date: April 1, 2019
Review results about Canadian smoking cessation approaches developed by, with or for First Nations, Inuit and Métis populations, now with data from 2018 to 2019
Ultraviolet radiation policy pack: Local and provincial/territorial governments
Date: February 1, 2019
Use this policy pack to support evidence-informed policy interventions to protect against ultraviolet radiation (UVR)
Solar UVR protection: Local regulation of shade at sites within the community
Date: February 1, 2019
Learn how local governments can reduce exposure to solar ultraviolet radiation (UVR) by increasing shade in community settings
Design of built and external environments: Shade in local planning and development policies
Date: February 1, 2019
Learn how local governments can reduce exposure to solar ultraviolet radiation (UVR) in built and external environments by incorporating shade into planning and development policies
Key statistics: Exposure to solar and artificial UVR in Canada
Date: February 1, 2019
Access data on sun safety and tanning behaviours across Canada
Summary of evidence-informed UVR policy adoption by local governments across Canada
Date: February 1, 2019
Learn what evidence-informed policies to reduce ultraviolet radiation (UVR) exposure have been adopted by local governments
Solar UVR guidelines at the local level
Date: February 1, 2019
Learn which municipalities have optional solar ultraviolet radiation (UVR) guidelines in various settings
Summary of evidence-informed UVR policy adoption by provincial and territorial governments across Canada
Date: February 1, 2019
Learn what evidence-informed policies to reduce ultraviolet radiation (UVR) exposure have been adopted by provincial and territorial governments
Provincial and territorial solar UVR guidelines for child care settings
Date: February 1, 2019
Learn which provinces and territories have mandatory solar ultraviolet radiation (UVR) protection guidelines in place for child care settings
Indicators to measure progress on UVR policy
Date: February 1, 2019
Little data exists on evidence-based policy indicators to support the monitoring and evaluation of progress on ultraviolet radiation (UVR) policy at the local, provincial and territorial levels
Economic evidence to support UVR policy
Date: February 1, 2019
Evidence on how governments can implement cost-effective and cost-saving policy measures to reduce exposure to solar and artificial ultraviolet radiation (UVR) is limited
Public perceptions of the issue of exposure to UVR and cancer
Date: February 1, 2019
Access survey data on Canadians’ perceptions of solar and artificial ultraviolet radiation (UVR) exposure and cancer risk
Evidence-informed UVR policy actions
Date: February 1, 2019
Learn how local, provincial and territorial governments can protect the public from solar and artificial ultraviolet radiation (UVR) by implementing evidence-informed policies
Commercial tanning: Provincial and territorial warning label requirements
Date: February 1, 2019
Learn how provincial and territorial governments can warn the public about the adverse health effects of artificial tanning
Commercial tanning: Provincial and territorial regulation of advertising and marketing of artificial tanning
Date: February 1, 2019
Learn how provincial and territorial governments can restrict advertising and marketing of artificial tanning
Commercial tanning: Local regulation of the use and/or sale of commercial tanning units
Date: February 1, 2019
Learn how local governments can limit the use of artificial tanning units
Commercial tanning: Provincial and territorial regulation of the use and/or sale of commercial tanning units
Date: February 1, 2019
Learn how provincial and territorial governments can limit the use of artificial tanning units
Artificial UVR protection: Provincial and territorial regulation of occupational artificial UVR protection policies
Date: February 1, 2019
Learn how provincial and territorial governments can protect workers from artificial ultraviolet radiation (UVR) exposure
Solar UVR protection: Provincial and territorial occupational sun protection policies
Date: February 1, 2019
Learn how provincial and territorial governments can reduce exposure to solar ultraviolet radiation (UVR) in outdoor workplaces
Solar UVR protection: Provincial and territorial sun safety policies in schools
Date: February 1, 2019
Learn how provincial and territorial governments can reduce exposure to solar ultraviolet radiation (UVR) in schools
Solar UVR protection: Provincial/territorial sun safety policies in child care settings
Date: February 1, 2019
Learn how provincial and territorial governments can reduce exposure to solar ultraviolet radiation (UVR) in child care settings
Solar UVR protection: Local sun safety policies in child care settings
Date: February 1, 2019
Learn how local governments can reduce exposure to solar ultraviolet radiation (UVR) in child care settings
Solar UVR protection: Local regulation of shade in new and existing policies
Date: February 1, 2019
Learn how local governments can reduce exposure to solar ultraviolet radiation (UVR) by incorporating shade in new and existing local, council and organizational-level policies
Healthy eating policy pack: Local and provincial/territorial governments
Date: January 1, 2019
Use this policy pack to support evidence-informed policy interventions to increase healthy eating
Food retail: Local, provincial and territorial planning policies for healthy food outlets
Date: January 1, 2019
Learn how local, provincial and territorial governments can increase healthy eating with policies that increase availability of and access to healthy food outlets
Food retail: Local, provincial and territorial planning policies for unhealthy food outlets
Date: January 1, 2019
Learn how local, provincial and territorial governments can increase healthy eating with planning policies that limit unhealthy food outlets
Food promotion: Local, provincial and territorial regulation of food promotion in children’s settings
Date: January 1, 2019
Learn how local, provincial and territorial governments can increase healthy eating by regulating food promotion in children’s settings
Food promotion: Local, provincial and territorial regulation of advertising food to children via non-broadcast media
Date: January 1, 2019
Learn how local, provincial and territorial governments can increase healthy eating by regulating food marketing via non-broadcast media
Food promotion: Provincial and territorial regulation of advertising food to children via broadcast media
Date: January 1, 2019
Learn how provincial and territorial governments can increase healthy eating by regulating broadcasting of food advertising to children
Food prices: Local, provincial and territorial food-related income support
Date: January 1, 2019
Learn how local, provincial and territorial governments can increase healthy eating by providing food-related income support
Food prices: Provincial and territorial subsidies on foods
Date: January 1, 2019
Learn how provincial and territorial governments can increase healthy eating by providing subsidies on foods
Food prices: Local, provincial and territorial taxation of unhealthy foods
Date: January 1, 2019
Learn how local, provincial and territorial governments can increase healthy eating by increasing taxes on unhealthy foods
Indicators to measure progress on healthy eating policy
Date: January 1, 2019
Adoption of evidence-based indicators supports monitoring and evaluation of progress on healthy eating policy
Economic evidence to support healthy eating policy
Date: January 1, 2019
Learn how governments can implement cost-effective and cost-saving policy measures to increase healthy eating
Food prices: Local, provincial and territorial taxation of healthy foods
Date: January 1, 2019
Learn how local, provincial and territorial governments can increase healthy eating by minimizing taxes on healthy foods
Food provision: Local, provincial and territorial regulation of private sector nutrition policies
Date: January 1, 2019
Learn how local, provincial and territorial governments can increase healthy eating by regulating private sector nutrition policies
Public and policymakers’ perceptions of healthy eating in Canada
Date: January 1, 2019
Access survey data on Canadians’ perceptions of healthy eating habits and the level of support for various policy interventions that promote healthy eating
Food composition: Local, provincial and territorial regulation of food composition targets for out-of-home foods
Date: January 1, 2019
Learn how local, provincial and territorial governments can increase healthy eating by regulating the composition of out-of-home foods to provide healthier ingredients
Food provision: Local, provincial and territorial regulation of public sector nutrition policies
Date: January 1, 2019
Learn how local, provincial and territorial governments can increase healthy eating in public institutions
Food provision: Provincial and territorial regulation of school nutrition policies
Date: January 1, 2019
Learn how provincial and territorial governments can increase healthy eating in schools
Food labelling: Local, provincial and territorial regulation of menu labelling
Date: January 1, 2019
Learn how local, provincial and territorial governments can limit unhealthy eating by adding calorie and nutrient labels to foods and menu displays
Food retail: Local, provincial and territorial regulation of healthy and unhealthy food in restaurants
Date: January 1, 2019
Learn how local, provincial and territorial governments can increase healthy eating by regulating the availability of healthy and unhealthy foods in restaurants
Key statistics: Healthy eating in Canada
Date: January 1, 2019
Access data on healthy eating, food security and overweight and obesity across Canada
Evidence-informed policy actions to increase healthy eating
Date: January 1, 2019
Learn how local, provincial and territorial governments can increase healthy eating by implementing evidence-informed policies
Food retail: Local, provincial and territorial regulation of healthy and unhealthy food availability in stores
Date: January 1, 2019
Learn how local, provincial and territorial governments can increase healthy eating by regulating the availability of healthy and unhealthy foods in stores
2018 Cancer system performance report
Date: November 9, 2018
Read our 2018 report that shines a light on the performance of Canada’s cancer system, showing what’s working and where improvements are needed
Webinar slides: Leading practices in smoking cessation for cancer patients
Date: October 18, 2018
Learn more about current and leading practices across Canada and abroad to help cancer patients quit smoking
The BETTER program for preventing cancer and chronic diseases
Date: July 4, 2018
Learn more about the BETTER program for preventing cancer and chronic diseases through an interview with Dr. Eva Grunfeld, a video and a pamphlet
Colorectal cancer’s modifiable risk factors and incidence rates across Canada
Date: June 1, 2018
Learn how modifiable risk factors which contribute to colorectal cancer affect incidence rates across Canada and how the distribution of risk factors differs by jurisdiction
Alcohol policy pack: Local and provincial/territorial governments
Date: February 1, 2018
Use this policy pack to support evidence-informed policy interventions to reduce alcohol consumption
Key statistics: Alcohol consumption in Canada’s largest cities
Date: February 1, 2018
Access data on alcohol consumption in major cities across Canada
Key statistics: Alcohol consumption in provinces and territories
Date: February 1, 2018
Access data on alcohol consumption in provinces and territories across Canada
Living with cancer: A report on the patient experience
Date: January 1, 2018
Read about cancer care from the patient perspective, and learn about what patients and their families experience as patients live with and beyond cancer
Webinar slides: Leading practices in smoking cessation for persons living with mental illnesses and/or addictions
Date: July 13, 2017
Gain an overview of the latest results from the Partnership’s environmental scans of smoking cessation programs in Canada
Lessons learned from the CLASP initiative to support Indigenous health and wellness
Date: May 1, 2017
In this 2017 report, learn about the participation of Indigenous communities in seven CLASP projects (Coalitions Linking Action and Science for Prevention) for preventing cancer and chronic diseases
Quotes from cancer patients who quit smoking
Date: March 1, 2017
Use stories and quotes from patients and survivors of cancer which highlight their experiences quitting smoking during cancer treatment
Key statistics related to smoking and cancer patients in Canada
Date: March 1, 2017
Use key Canadian statistics to guide decisions about programs and policies that help patients with cancer quit smoking
Key evidence from peer-reviewed and grey literature on smoking cessation for cancer patients
Date: March 1, 2017
Use evidence from multiple sources to guide decisions about programs and policies that help patients with cancer quit smoking
Key cost estimates on cancer treatment and smoking cessation in Canada
Date: March 1, 2017
Use cost estimates to guide decisions about programs and policies to help patients with cancer quit smoking during treatment
Integrating smoking cessation and relapse prevention to improve quality of cancer care
Date: January 13, 2017
Learn how the Partnership invested in provinces and territories to improve supports to help patients with cancer quit smoking
Quality and sustainability in cancer control: A system performance report
Date: March 1, 2016
Read our 2016 report on the evidence-based use of certain cancer care practices, as addressed by Choosing Wisely Canada, which may be of low value or potentially unnecessary
Economic evaluation of smoking cessation programs in the oncology setting: rapid literature review
Date: April 28, 2015
See the results of a literature review that summarized an economic evaluation of offering smoking cessation programs to patients during cancer treatment
Five things health-care providers need to know to help smokers quit
Date: March 9, 2015
Read the five top things health-care providers should know to help people quit smoking, according to Dr. Peter Selby
Integrating smoking cessation in a clinical setting
Date: March 9, 2015
Read an interview with Dr. Andrew Pipe at the University of Ottawa about the importance of bringing programs to help people quit smoking into the clinical setting
Five important things to know about quitting smoking
Date: March 9, 2015
Read the five top things cancer patients should know about quitting smoking, according to Dr. Andrew Pipe at the University of Ottawa
Quit smoking and gain back years of life
Date: March 9, 2015
Smokers lose a full decade of productive, healthy life. See how many years are gained back based on when a smoker quits
Quitting smoking is a process, not an event
Date: March 9, 2015
Read this interview about quitting smoking with Dr. Peter Selby, Clinician Scientist, Addictions and Director, Medical Education at the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health in Toronto
The lengthy patient journey in Inuit Nunangat
Date: October 1, 2014
Learn about the distances and times many Inuit need to travel to receive cancer care
Métis cancer control in Canada baseline report
Date: August 25, 2014
Review this 2014 report about the Métis cancer journey developed as a baseline for measuring future progress
Radon Environmental CEO suspects his wife’s lung cancer was caused by radon
Date: July 22, 2014
Read this interview with President and CEO of Radon Environmental about why he suspects his wife’s lung cancer was caused by radon
The importance of having homes and workplaces tested for radon
Date: July 22, 2014
Read this interview with Anne-Marie Nicol from CAREX Canada about why homes and workplaces should be tested for radon
Inuit cancer control in Canada baseline report
Date: June 1, 2014
Review this 2014 report about the Inuit cancer journey developed as a baseline to measure future progress
Practical advice about cancer care in rural communities
Date: February 10, 2014
In this video, Dr. Esther Tailfeathers gives practical advice about healthcare during the cancer journey for people in remote communities
Cancer control for First Nations, Inuit, and Métis in the North : Interview
Date: February 10, 2014
Read Dr. Corriveau’s interview about cancer control in the north and the cancer control strategy for the Northwest Territories
First Nations cancer control in Canada baseline report
Date: December 19, 2013
Review this report from 2013 about the First Nations cancer journey as a baseline to measure future progress
Population health in Canada’s largest cities: A system performance report
Date: September 1, 2013
Read our 2013 report that examines differences in risk factors and health behaviours, like tobacco use, obesity and physical activity
Cancer control in First Nations populations living off-reserve
Date: January 1, 2013
Learn about the cancer journey for First Nations peoples living off-reserve and relevant, international models and practices in this 2013 report
Guide for implementing navigation in cancer care
Date: September 1, 2012
Read this September 2012 report for key learnings about navigation from national activities in implementation and evaluation
Guide for implementing screening for distress: The sixth vital sign
Date: September 1, 2012
Read this 2012 report to learn the steps and considerations for screening patients for distress
Cancer care and control in Inuit Nunangat
Date: August 1, 2012
Learn about the cancer journey for each of the Inuit Nunangat regions, and promising, culturally responsive resources and services
Foundations for action in First Nations cancer control
Date: April 1, 2012
This report examines pathways and leading models of cancer care in rural, remote and isolated First Nations communities
Patient identification systems for First Nations, Inuit, and Métis peoples: Environmental scan
Date: March 29, 2012
Review this 2012 report for practices about ethnocultural identification and gaps in identifying First Nations, Inuit, and Métis cancer patients
Patient identification systems with ethnocultural identifiers for First Nations, Inuit, and Métis peoples
Date: January 27, 2012
Review this 2012 inventory for noteworthy and emerging practices that include First Nations, Inuit, and Métis identifiers in health databases
First Nations, Inuit and Métis action plan on cancer control
Date: June 1, 2011
Review this report from 2011 about the First Nations, Inuit and Métis cancer journey, developed as a baseline to measure future progress
Access to cancer screening for First Nations
Date: July 1, 2009
Learn about the issues around access to cancer screening for First Nations and ways to improve access in this 2009 report
Promoting equity and diversity in cancer care settings
Date: July 1, 2009
Learn about current tools, knowledge and resources to promote equitable policies and practices for cancer care in this 2009 report
Report from the national forum on First Nations, Inuit, and Métis cancer control
Date: June 30, 2009
In this foundational report from 2009, learn about the Partnership’s work in advancing cancer control with First Nations, Inuit, and Métis