Physical activity and cancer in Canada
Learn about the relationship between physical activity and cancer, along with policies to get people in Canada active.
Physical activity and cancer
In partnership with the National Collaborating Centre for Methods and Tools at McMaster University, the Partnership commissioned a rapid synthesis on effective initiatives to increase physical activity and reduce sedentary time for cancer prevention outcomes. Please refer to this resource for a detailed analysis.
The Strategy
This resource supports Priority 1 of the Canadian Strategy for Cancer Control which is to decrease the risk of people getting cancer.
Learn more about the Strategy about The StrategyPhysical activity policy actions
Learn the latest research, cancer prevention efforts, and provincial, territorial, and municipal policies working to get people in Canada active. Explore the effectiveness of policy-focused initiatives that include active transportation, urban design, sport and recreation, school environments, and public education, which are informed by the International Society for Physical Activity and Health (ISPAH) investment domains.
Webinar recording and slides
To learn more, view the webinar recording of the third part in the series “Policy actions to prevent cancer” or download a copy of the slides, “Physical activity and cancer: Policy actions to get people in Canada moving.”