Canada Best Practice Initative

The Canada Best Practice Initiative (CBPI) was conceived in 2001 by a group of public health professionals and researchers who were interested in influencing how health promotion intervention research information was collected, described, communicated and used.

An environmental scan, systematic review, gap analysis and needs assessment supported the need for a consolidated approach to identifying and sharing best practices in Canada. 

The purpose of the CBPI is to improve policy and program decision-making by enabling access to the best available evidence on chronic disease prevention and health promotion practices.

It also aims to increase the decision-making involvement and awareness of the intended populations of interest. This is particularly important for decisions that support:

• The reduction of health disparities
• Integrated approaches to the prevention of chronic diseases
• The long-term goals of the Public Health Agency of Canada

CBPI is now supported by the Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC) within the Centre for Chronic Disease Prevention and Control (CCDPC).

You can access the Canada Best Practice Initiative website here. 

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