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The Impact of Economic Instruments that Promote Healthy Eating, Encourage Physical Activity and Combat Obesity [In Brief]

     
  Format Stapled Pages
  Catalogue No. PRB 06-34E
  Pages 3
  Language English; Aussi disponible en français
  Price $4.50
   

Written by Odette Madore.
Published by the Library of Parliament, 2007.

Description:

8 January 2007
Economic instruments that promote healthy eating and physical activity have recently been recommended as a means to combat obesity in Canada. These instruments include taxes, tax credits and subsidies. This paper briefly examines these instruments and their possible impact.

 

Assisted Human Reproduction and Informed Consent

     
  Format Stapled Pages
  Catalogue No. PRB 06-35E
  Pages 19
  Language English; Aussi disponible en français
  Price $13.50
   

Written by Elizabeth Kuruvilla.
Published by the Library of Parliament, 2006.

Description:

10 November 2006
The first part of this paper deals with informed choice in the context of assisted human reproduction. This is followed by a discussion of the consent framework under the Assisted Human Reproduction Act. The next part examines the proposed regulations made under Section 8 of the Act. The paper concludes with a discussion of problematic issues.

 

Provincial and Territorial Funding Programs for Autism Therapy

     
  Format Stapled Pages
  Catalogue No. PRB 06-22E
  Pages 14
  Language English; Aussi disponible en français
  Price $13.50
   

Written by Odette Madore and Jean-Rodrigue Paré.
Published by the Library of Parliament, 2006.

Description:

1 November 2006
This document provides a table summarizing provincial and territorial programs for the treatment of autism. The table includes information on autism therapy, as well as on family services and supports. It offers some useful comparisons of funding across the country.

 

Substance Abuse Issues and Public Policy in Canada: I. Canada's Federal Drug Strategy

     
  Format Stapled Pages
  Catalogue No. PRB 06-15E
  Pages 18
  Language English; Aussi disponible en français
  Price $13.50
   

Written by Chantal Collin.
Published by the Library of Parliament, 2006.

Description:

13 April 2006
Canadian policies related to psychoactive substances have multiplied since the enactment of the first legislation in 1908. Efforts to prevent, treat, and control substance use and abuse are now directed at a variety of illicit and licit substances. Canada's Drug Strategy (CDS) is a key initiative coordinated by the federal government which addresses the harmful effects (including health, social, safety and economic consequences) of substance use and abuse on individuals, families and communities.
This paper briefly outlines the history of the CDS, provides information on its four key pillars and presents the highlights of recent federal activites in support of the strategy.

 

Substance Abuse Issues and Public Policy in Canada: II. Parliamentary Action (1987-2005)

     
  Format Stapled Pages
  Catalogue No. PRB 06-05E
  Pages 11
  Language English; Aussi disponible en français
  Price $9.95
   

Written by Chantal Collin.
Published by the Library of Parliament, 2006.

Description:

13 April 2006
This paper outlines key parliamentary actions undertaken since the creation of Canada's first drug strategy in 1987. The focus is on committee activites and government legislation.

 

Substance Abuse Issues and Public Policy in Canada: III: What, when, who and why?

     
  Format Stapled Pages
  Catalogue No. PRB 06-11E
  Pages 9
  Language English; Aussi disponible en français
  Price $9.95
   

Written by Chantal Collin.
Published by the Library of Parliament, 2006.

Description:

20 April 2006
This paper aims to provide a better understanding by defining what psychoactive substances are and what substance abuse is, as well as clarifying the terms of dependence and misuse. In addition, the paper identifies particular population groups at risk of using and abusing psychoactive substances and briefly discusses the question of why some people become dependent on psychoactive substances.

 

Substance Abuse Issues and Public Policy in Canada: IV Prevalence of Use and its Consequences

     
  Format Stapled Pages
  Catalogue No. PRB 06-19E
  Pages 20
  Language English; Aussi disponible en français
  Price $13.50
   

Written by Chantal Collin.
Published by the Library of Parliament, 2006.

Description:

11 April 2006
The impact of substance use and abuse on Canadian society in terms of health care, law enforcement, loss of productivity, research, prevention, well-being and safety of individuals and communities is increasingly significant. This paper describes various licit and illicit psychoactive substances and related problems and consequences, and summarizes the most recent information on the prevalence of use of psychoactive substances in Canada.

 

Substance Abuse Issues and Public Policy in Canada: V: Alcohol and Related Harms

     
  Format Stapled Pages
  Catalogue No. PRB 06-20E
  Pages 17
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  Price $13.50
   

Written by Chantal Collin.
Published by the Library of Parliament, 2006.

Description:

28 April 2006
After tobacco, alcohol is the psychoactive substance that causes the greatest harms in terms of health, legal, social and economic costs and problems. This paper summarizes the most recent information on the prevalence of alcohol use and abuse in Canada and its related harms. It also includes a brief section on reducing alcohol-related harms and best overall policy practices and activities undertaken by the federal government in addressing the harms caused by alcohol in Canada.

 

The Canadian Obesity Epidemic

     
  Format Stapled Pages
  Catalogue No. PRB 05-11E
  Pages 16
  Language English; Aussi disponible en français
  Price $13.50
   

Written by Sheena Starky.
Published by the Library of Parliament, 2005.

Description:

15 July 2005
Dramatic increases in weight and obesity among Canadians over the past 30 years have been deemed to constitute an "epidemic". This paper provides information on the phenomenon of overweight Canadians and obesity in Canada in terms of measurement, prevalence, causes, health implications and economic burden.

 

Influenza Pandemic

     
  Format Stapled Pages
  Catalogue No. PRB 04-57E
  Pages 14
  Language English; Aussi disponible en français
  Price $13.50
   

Written by Sonya Norris.
Published by the Library of Parliament, 2007.

Description:

19 July 2007
This paper examines the origin of the flu and describes some past flu pandemics. It also describes the current avian flu crisis and implications for a potential human pandemic. Finally, it explores interventions for combating the flu, with Canadian and international plans for pandemic preparedness.

 

Kaiser Permanente: Portrait of a Health Maintenance Organization

     
  Format Stapled Pages
  Catalogue No. PRB 03-07E
  Pages 10
  Language English; Aussi disponible en français
  Price $13.50
   

Written by Philippe Le Goff and Odette Madore.
Published by the Library of Parliament, 2003.

Description:

10 June 2003
Kaiser Permanente is the oldest and largest not-for-profit Health Maintenance Organization (HMO) in the United States. In some respects, this HMO shares similarities with provincial health care systems in Canada. This paper provides a portrait of Kaiser Permanente in terms of its organization, corporate structure, health information systems, service delivery, financial profile, and health promotion and disease prevention activities.

 

Mental Health and Mental Illness: A Synopsis

     
  Format Stapled Pages
  Catalogue No. PRB 02-57E
  Pages 26
  Language English; Aussi disponible en français
  Price $16.50
   

Written by François Côté and Odette Madore.
Published by the Library of Parliament, 2003.

Description:

4 March 2003
Mental health problems and mental illnesses affect individuals in many ways, and no one is untouched by them. In recent years, they have emerged on the political agenda. This paper provides basic information on mental health and the problems, disorders or illnesses disrupting the delicate balance on which it is grounded. The document provides definitions, information on the etiology of mental illnesses, the biology and the biochemistry of the brain, and a description of most common mental illnesses.

 

Trans Fats: The Health Burden

     
  Format Stapled Pages
  Catalogue No. PRB 05-21E
  Pages 15
  Language English; Aussi disponible en français
  Price $13.50
   

Written by Sonya Norris.
Published by the Library of Parliament, 2007.

Description:

21 June 2007
This paper explores the chemistry of trans fats, describes the difference between their natural and industrial production, and examines the evidence that links them to heart disease. Opportunities and options for reducing trans fat levels in foods both in Canada and abroad are also discussed.

 
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