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A version of the Global Age-Friendly Cities: A Guide adapted to the considerations of rural and remote communities, developed using input from seniors in ten rural and/or remote communities in Canada, including two in British Columbia (Alert Bay and Lumby).– Federal/Provincial/Territorial Ministers Responsible for Seniors

A new publication by the Public Health Agency of Canada is a fantastic tool to help build and evalute age-friendly healthy built environments.

Age-friendly and disability-friendly OCPs can make it easier for seniors and people with disabilities and health and activity limitations (including mobility, visual, hearing and cognitive impairments and mental health challenges) to move around their communities and participate in all aspects of community life – economic, social, recreational and cultural – through improved planning, design, and service provision. The…

Succinct fact sheet based on a review of recent evidence in Canada.– Canadian Institute of Planners

CAPE (Canadian Association for Physicians for the Environment) has released a new toolkit to help health professionals become advocates of active transportation and transit with their patients and in their communities. The toolkit is designed with five stand-alone modules so people can focus on the ones of most interest to them. The toolkit also includes…

Developed by local governments under the Built Environment and Active Transportation (BEAT) program. (program currently closed)

Provides examples of community processes and current practice and advice about active transportation planning for a transportation planner audience.– Transport Canada (Environmental Initiatives Group)