Healthy Society

Beyond Freefall: Halting Rural Poverty (2008)

Describes some of the specific challenges and pressures related to rural poverty within Canada, and includes potential strategies for reinvigorating rural economies with agriculture, forestry, and tourism. The report examines social policy regarding the income gap, rural housing, crime, immigration, and health care, and how to strengthen a healthy community approach.
– Final Report of the Standing Senate Committee on Agriculture and Forestry

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Rural Community Leadership/CED Project Toolkit

Describes the steps and actions needed to develop and implement local community economic development strategies in smaller rural communities.
– Alberta Community and Co-operative Association

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Vibrant economies contribute to the health and well-being of people and communities by providing economic security and access to opportunities. This includes access to education and living wage employment, affordable housing, healthy food, and the kinds of services and amenities that promote strong and healthy families and vibrant and sustainable communities.

Healthy Communities: Health is Everyone’s Business

This workshop provides an introduction to “healthy communities” and explores how local policy, planning and leadership can impact health outcomes. It focuses on identifying local health priorities and opportunities for shared leadership.

How do Local Governments Improve Health and Community Well–being?

How do local governments improve health and community well–being?

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