Canada and almost all of the provinces within Canada have expressed their commitment to physical activity in schools and in communities, and recognize the importance of physical activity to healthy active living. Some provinces have clearly outlined policies regarding daily physical activity, while other provinces have endorsed the Canadian Physical Activity Guidelines instead of creating their own. To learn more about the policies across Canada and resources available within each province, select a province below:
British Columbia - Daily Physical Activity Requirements
Alberta - Daily Physical Activity Initiative
Saskatchewan - Inspiring Movement
Manitoba - Physical Education/Health Education Curriculum Overview
Ontario - Daily Physical Activity
Quebec - Framework Policy on Healthy Eating and Active Living
New Brunswick - Partnered with Participaction in 2012 to promote daily physical activity
Nova Scotia - Active Kids, Healthy Kids
Prince Edward Island - Tips to Get Active
Newfoundland and Labrador - Canadian Physical Activity Guidelines (Source)
Yukon Territory - Canadian Physical Activity Guidelines (Source)
Northwest Territories - Canadian Physical Activity Guidelines (Source)
Nunavut - Nunavut's Physical Activity Guide to Healthy Living
