Overview
The Department of Tourism, Culture, Arts and Recreation is currently undertaking the development of an Active Living Action Plan and is seeking input from the general public, groups and organizations in the sport, physical activity, recreation and healthy living sectors, intergovernmental departments, and Indigenous Governments and Organizations.
The Government of Newfoundland and Labrador is working towards becoming one of the healthiest provinces in Canada by 2031 and recognizes the important role that sport, physical activity and recreation plays in enhancing the physical, mental, social and emotional health of residents in Newfoundland and Labrador.
The Active Living Action Plan will help guide and stimulate coordinated sport, physical activity and recreation policies, practices, programs and initiatives targeted at improving the overall health and well-being of residents in Newfoundland and Labrador.
Reference Materials
- A Common Vision For Increasing Physical Activity and Reducing Sedentary Living in Canada: Let's Get Moving!
- A Framework For Recreation in Canada 2015 – Pathways to Wellbeing
- Canadian Sport Policy 2012
- Active, Healthy Newfoundland and Labrador: A Recreation and Sport Strategy for Newfoundland and Labrador
- Global Action Plan for Physical Activity 2018 – 2030: More Active People for a More Active World (World Health Organization)
- 8 Investments that work for Physical Activity (International Society for Physical Activity and Health)
How Can You Get Involved?
The Department of Tourism, Culture, Arts and Recreation is offering several options for individuals, organizations and groups to participate and provide input. The Department is targeting a comprehensive and inclusive consultation process to gather insight. Your input is essential to shaping the health and well-being of residents of Newfoundland and Labrador.
Virtual Consultations
To reserve a seat at the public consultation sessions, please click the email link below.
| Date | Location | Venue | Time | Email to register |
| Wednesday, June 19, 2024 | Virtual Public Consultation | Online | 10:00 am-12:00 pm NST | activelivingactionplan@gov.nl.ca |
| Wednesday, June 19, 2024 | Virtual Public Consultation | Online | 6:30 pm-8:30 pm NST | activelivingactionplan@gov.nl.ca |
If fewer than five participants are registered for a session, a session may be rescheduled or alternate arrangements will be made to consult stakeholders.
Please note: Sector consultation sessions will also be taking place with targeted groups and organizations.
Online Questionnaire
Please note you must log in or register to complete the questionnaire below.
An online questionnaire for the residents of Newfoundland and Labrador will be available until July 12, 2024. To participate, please click the button below. If you have any questions or need support in filling out a questionnaire, please contact Ashley Button, Manager of Programs and Strategic Initiatives, at 709-729-0855 or ashleybutton@gov.nl.ca.
The online questionnaire should take approximately 15-20 minutes to complete.
Click Here to Complete the Online Questionnaire
Written Submissions
If you prefer, you may participate by providing a written submission. The deadline for written submissions is 11:59 pm, July 12, 2024.
Written submissions can be sent to:
Mail: Attn: Ashley Button
Department of Tourism, Culture, Arts and Recreation
6th Floor, West Block, Confederation Building
P.O. Box 8700
St. John's, NL A1B 4J6
Email: activelivingactionplan@gov.nl.ca
If you require any disability-related accommodations to participate in any component of the consultation process, please contact Ashley Button, Manager of Programs and Strategic Initiatives, at 709-729-0855 or ashleybutton@gov.nl.ca.
How Will Your Input Be Used?
The information received will be reviewed by the Department of Tourism, Culture, Arts and Recreation. All feedback will be considered in the development of an Active Living Action Plan.
Privacy Statement
The collection of information is done under the authority of section 61(c) of the Access to Information and Protection of Privacy Act, 2015 for the purpose of collecting public feedback for the development of a new Active Living Action Plan.
Any personal information that may be received will be governed in accordance with the Access to Information and Protection of Privacy Act, 2015 and will only be used for informing the development of a new Active Living Action Plan.
If you have any questions about how this information will be collected, used and disclosed, please contact the Department of Tourism, Culture, Arts and Recreation’s Access and Privacy Coordinator at TCAR-ATIPP@gov.nl.ca or 709-729-7000.
Contact Us
If you have any questions or additional comments regarding the consultation process, please contact Ashley Button, Manager of Programs and Strategic Initiatives, by email ashleybutton@gov.nl.ca or by phone 709-729-0855.