Create Communities that Support Healthy Living

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Way Forward Commitment:

In 2017-18, our Government will support municipalities to implement policies and practices that support health outcomes in municipal plans and to implement policies and/or practices to support healthy eating and breastfeeding.

What We’ve Accomplished:

  • Healthy Eating Policies have been implemented in 27 municipalities and by 34 Provincial Sport Organizations. Work is continuing to increase this number.
  • Funding in the amount of $25,000 was approved in 2018-19 supporting the Baby-Friendly Council of NL to develop breastfeeding toolkits for municipalities. The toolkit helps municipalities create environments where breastfeeding is promoted and supported as the normal way to feed infants and young children.
  • Work is ongoing to support municipalities to create healthier communities using the Healthy Built Environment Linkages Toolkit.
  • As part of Budget 2019, $1.79 million has been made available for the Community Healthy Living Fund; applications are being accepted on an ongoing basis up to January 31, 2020.

News Releases:

Government Announces Community Healthy Living Grants and Opens Application Process for 2018-19

Provincial Government Announces Community Healthy Living Fund and Opens Application Process for 2019-20