2023-11-21 Executive Summary

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Individuals, community organizations, the education
sector and other relevant partners find solutions
related to decreasing screen time for youth.
Service clubs, non-profits and municipalities
continue and expand funding for free recreational
programs, particularly for youth, increasing barrierfree
opportunities for activity and social interaction.
Municipal governments address declining physical
activity levels through supporting the inclusion of
active modes of transportation in infrastructure plans.
Municipal governments use an equity and inclusion
lens when designing new parks to enable physical
activity opportunities for children and youth of all
abilities, in addition to providing a gathering space
for the entire community.
Libraries across Perth-Huron continue supporting
and expanding lending programs including passes
and equipment to access parks and recreational
opportunities.
The Ontario Ministry of Education promote eating
well by including mandatory curriculum teaching
how to shop and prepare food.
Provincial government works in collaboration
with community partners to implement policies
that strengthen alcohol regulations and introduce
mandatory labelling.
The municipal government ban non-tobacco
flavoured vaping products (”vape”) and restrict
advertising and promotion.
All levels of government, along with workplaces,
create smoke-free and vape-free spaces.
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Community and government-funded organizations
ensure there are vaping cessation programs for
youth and adults.