Topic: Policy and Practice

Type Title Date
15 x 15: A Comprehensive Policy Framework for Early Human Capital Investment in BC
the 15 by15 Policy Framework proposes a fundamental shift in how we think about health care and human capital. We recommend shifting from treating illness after the fact, to promoting health from the outset of the human life course.
 2022/06/29
A study protocol for community implementation of a new mental health monitoring system spanning early childhood to young adulthood
Cleary J, Nolan C, Guhn M, Thomson KC, Barker S, Deane C, et al. A study protocol for community implementation of a new mental health monitoring system spanning early childhood to young adulthood. Longitudinal Life Course Stud. 2023 Jul 1;14(3):446-65. Available from: https://bristoluniversitypressdigital.com/view/journals/llcs/14/3/article-p446.xml
 2023/07/07
Beyond the classroom: exploring outdoor learning in Canadian schools: "It's not convincing people, it's showing. Seeing is believing."
This study finds that integrating outdoor, nature-based learning into Canadian K-12 schools supports better health and academic outcomes for children, drawing on educator perspectives gathered after COVID-19 exposed gaps in the education system. Educators emphasized that seeing outdoor learning in action - not theoretical arguments - is what builds buy-in.
 2026/05/27
Early Child Development: A Powerful Equalizer
This document synthesizes knowledge about opportunities to improve the state of early child development (ECD) on a global scale.
 2022/06/29
Measuring the age distribution in Canadian social spending
Kershaw, P., & Anderson, L. (2016). Measuring the age distribution in Canadian social spending. Canadian Public Administration, 59(4), 556–79.
 2016/07/12
No more 'just say no' — Canadian schools will soon have a roadmap to address student substance use
A new evidence-informed national standard gives Canadian K-12 schools a developmental, tiered framework for substance use prevention, education, and intervention - moving beyond abstinence-only approaches. The authors argue the long-standing "just say no" message is not only outdated but may itself contribute to harm.
 2026/05/27
The need for health in all policies in Canada
Kershaw, P. (2018). The need for health in all policies in Canada. Canadian Medical Association Journal, 190(3), E64-E5.
 2018/07/12
Using EDI to shed light on policy
Dr. Magdalena Janus of Offord Centre for Child Studies, McMaster University, presents to the second meeting of the BC Cross-Ministry Early Years Development Instrument (EDI) Table.
 2023/01/03