Life habits

This infographic presents the main factors associated with the consumption of commercial or traditional foods among First Nations and Inuit people. These factors are related to individual and household characteristics, the food environment, material and social resources, as well as the political and cultural context. Hypothetical cases studies illustrate different combinations of factors that…

The predicted increase in the frequency of episodes of extreme heat and cold related to climate change will have an impact on active modes of travel or transportation. For example, they may limit access to certain essential services in both summer and winter. 

This summary document is funded by the Stratégie québécoise sur l’utilisation des écrans et la santé des jeunes 2022-2025. It is aimed at stakeholders responsible for planning and implementing actions designed to influence exposure to and use of screens in the homes and communities of First Nations and Inuit youth.

The data contained in this fact sheet have been derived from six probability surveys conducted from March 29, 2020 to April 28, 2021 throughout Canada (including Québec) and one survey carried out exclusively in Québec.

Universal accessibility is defined as "the character of a product, process, service, informational element or environment that, with equity and inclusiveness in mind, enables any person to perform activities independently and achieve equivalent results”.

This issue of OPUS focuses on outdoor recreational facilities, specifically facilities that are freely accessible to the public, are not reserved for members of an organization, enable the practice of recreational or sports activities and meet the needs of residents. Recreational areas such as splash parks (with the exception of swimming pools and wading pools), sports fields, walking areas…