"The Ontario Division of the Canadian Cancer Society is pleased that the government has chosen to increase its emphasis on prevention and congratulates Minister Watson on his new appointment as Minister of Health Promotion. The Society sees many additional opportunities to work together with the new Ministry to advance the cancer prevention agenda."

Peter Goodhand, CEO of the Canadian Cancer Society

WELCOME

The Ministry of Health Promotion was created on June 29, 2005 when Premier McGuinty asked the Honourable Jim Watson to become Ontario's first Minister of Health Promotion.

The Ministry will help Ontarians lead healthier lives by delivering programs that promote healthy choices and healthy lifestyles. To do this the Ministry will work closely with partners, stakeholders and all levels of government.

In addition, the Ministry will facilitate access to information and programs by partnering with various ministries, including the ministries of Health and Long Term Care, Education, Agriculture and Food, Children and Youth Services and Labour on initiatives that can target specific sectors of society.

The Ministry of Health Promotion looks forward to working with these partners and many others in establishing an active and healthy Ontario.

The Ministry of Health Promotion Strategic Framework

 

BIOGRAPHIES

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Minister of Health Promotion

In June 2005, Premier McGuinty appointed Mr. Watson as Ontario’s first Minister of Health Promotion. More

 

 

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Parliamentary Assistant

Peter Fonseca was elected to the Ontario legislature in 2003. More

 

 

 

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Parliamentary Assistant

Dr. Shafiq Qaadri was elected as Member of Provincial Parliament for Etobicoke North in October 2003. More

 

 

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Deputy Minister

Marg Rappolt has dedicated her career to public service, holding a range of policy and program portfolios in both the Ontario and Saskatchewan governments. More

 

 

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Chief Medical Officer of Health and Assistant Deputy Minister, Public Health Division

Dr. Basrur has a joint reporting relationship to the Ministry of Health Promotion and the Ministry of Health and Long Term Care. More

 

ACCESSIBILITY

The McGuinty government is committed to creating an accessible society where the quality of life is enriched by the inclusion of all... More

 

RESULTS-BASED PLAN BRIEFING BOOK 2006-07

In 2006-07, the Ministry of Health Promotion will contribute to the government’s priorities of better health and strong people, strong economy.

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"The Heart and Stroke Foundation is encouraged that health promotion and the prevention of chronic diseases, including heart disease and stroke, is being given a high priority with the creation of Ontario's first Minister of Health Promotion. Building on the Foundation's $32 million annual commitment to researching the root causes of these diseases and to promoting physical activity and nutrition, we hope to work in close partnership with the new Ministry to help people reduce their risk of disease by living healthier lives."

Rocco Rossi, CEO of the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Ontario