Active Living Action Plan Consultation Process Now Open for Public Input
Press Release
May 31, 2024
The Honourable Steve Crocker, Minister of Tourism, Culture, Arts and Recreation, is inviting members of the public, partners from the sport, physical activity, recreation and healthy living sectors and Indigenous Governments and Organizations to provide their input on the Government of Newfoundland and Labrador’s Active Living Action Plan.
The information gathered from this consultation will inform the development of an Active Living Action Plan, which will aim to guide and stimulate coordinated policies, practices, programs and initiatives targeted at increasing physical activity, while improving the overall health and well-being of all residents in Newfoundland and Labrador.
An online questionnaire and written submissions are now being accepted. The deadline for submissions is Friday, June 21, 2024.
A series of in-person sessions will be taking place around the province with targeted groups and organizations; however, residents can participate in two virtual public consultation session as outlined below:
| Date | Time | Email to register |
| Wednesday, June 19, 2024 | 10:00 am – 12:00 p.m. NST | activelivingactionplan@gov.nl.ca |
| Wednesday, June 19, 2024 | 6:30 pm – 8:30 p.m. NST | activelivingactionplan@gov.nl.ca |
To learn more about the project and to participate in the consultation, visit www.engagenl.ca
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“I am pleased to see the consultation begin for the Active Living Action Plan. It supports our Government’s commitment to active living and to the sport, physical activity and recreation delivery systems in the province. We want this plan to be effective in improving health and well-being outcomes, as we work together to become one of the healthiest provinces in Canada by 2031. I encourage participation in this consultation through either the online questionnaire, written submission or participation in one of our consultation sessions.”
Honourable Steve Crocker
Minister of Tourism, Culture, Arts and Recreation
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