News Release: October 24, 2019
Public Health releases the 2020 - 2029 Strategic Priorities for the Future
BRAMPTON, ON (Oct. 24, 2019) – The Region of – Peel Public Health released the 2020 - 2029 Strategic Priorities for the Future report at Regional Council today. The report highlights areas that require more focus to address the most significant and emerging health challenges in Peel.
The strategic priorities report renews the Public Health Strategic Plan during a period of public health transformation in Ontario. On April 11, the 2019 Province of Ontario Budget announced plans to undertake significant transformation in the public health system, including restructuring the province’s 35 public health units into 10 units with new regional boards. The new strategic priorities aim to inform planning for public health programs and services in Peel regardless of structure and governance.
“Whatever changes public health transformation may bring, it’s essential that our leaders, politicians and community agencies understand the unique health challenges and opportunities that exist in Peel”, said Dr Jessica Hopkins, Medical Officer of Health for the Region of Peel. “This includes recognizing how Peel is different from other jurisdictions and protecting collaborative, made-in-Peel partnerships which have been essential to advancing public health priorities.”
Strategic priorities for Peel include:
- Active living and healthy eating
creating environments that better support healthy eating and active living - Promoting mental wellbeing
building more socially supportive and connected communities that promote mental wellbeing and reduce mental illness - Reducing health-related impacts of climate change
preparing people and communities to be more resilient to the health risks associated with climate change - Advancing health equity
designing programs with a deeper understanding of how social disadvantages affect health - Practicing effective public health
improving programs with evidence-informed decision making and quality improvement
These strategic priorities result from a comprehensive process that started in early 2018. The process included reviewing mandates and key professional practice documents, reviewing new population health data and consulting with community partners, residents and staff.
To learn more, view the 2020-2029 Strategic Priorities for the Future report (PDF).
Media Contacts
Lesley HudsonCommunication Specialist
Region of Peel
905-791-7800, ext. 4478
About Peel Region
In 2024, Peel Region marks its 50th anniversary. Peel Region works with residents and partners to create a healthy, safe, and connected Community for Life for approximately 1.5 million people and over 200,000 businesses in Brampton, Mississauga and Caledon. Peel's services touch the lives of residents every day. For more information explore peelregion.ca and follow us on X @regionofpeel and Instagram @peelregion.ca.
On December 13, 2023, the Ontario government announced that Peel Region will not be dissolved, and that Bill 112 legislation will be updated to reflect service delivery in Peel. Services for residents and businesses will continue without interruption. For updates and more information, visit Peel's transition page.
