BCHC Action Guides

Supports BC local governments in creating more inclusive, equitable, and authentic public engagement processes.

Covers natural environments, their human and ecological health benefits, equity in planning, local government roles and provincial legislation, plus BC community tools and examples.

Introduces the basics of creating effective surveys for gathering systematic information to support evidence-based decisions, policies, and community planning.

Supports local and Indigenous governments in monitoring and evaluating their healthy communities work, measuring progress, and understanding community impact.

Helps local governments across British Columbia strengthen community health through equitable access to nutritious food via policy, bylaw changes, and partnerships.

Designed for local governments of rural and urban communities across British Columbia who want to create active, healthy, and thriving places for all people.

Supports British Columbia’s local governments in decreasing the harmful impact of tobacco use in communities.

Shares promising practices and practical examples of how local governments can create conditions that support healthy and thriving communities.

A practical guide for local governments working to implement and champion equity across social, economic, environmental, and cultural domains.

Guidance for rural and urban local governments across British Columbia wanting to create active, supportive, and accessible places for people of all ages.

Explores ways communities can apply an equity and health lens to housing policies, including definitions, case studies, funding, legislation, and actions.

An illustrated infographic and resource guide explaining what an equity lens is all about in age-friendly community planning.

Information regarding youth vaping in B.C., regulatory authority examples for local governments, and practical resource links.