Municipalities play an important role in reducing negative consequences of alcohol use and promoting the safe and responsible consumption of alcohol.
Research clearly links alcohol availability to alcohol-related harms and points to municipal alcohol policies as important tools to prevent and minimize the harmful effects of alcohol use.
Municipal alcohol policies set guidelines for how and where alcohol can be safely served on municipally-owned properties such as parks, arenas and halls. They can also influence alcohol outlet density through land use planning tools.
Reducing Alcohol Harms: A Primer for Municipalities provides an overview of the health implications of alcohol use in Thunder Bay District and possible actions for local governments to explore.
Thunder Bay District Health Unit can work with municipal leaders in our district to develop or strengthen municipal alcohol policies to improve the safety of drinking environments. Municipal alcohol policies should be reviewed on a regular basis to stay current with legislation and make improvements based on local evaluation and best practices.
For Further Information
To learn more about Municipal alcohol policies link to the resources listed below. You can call us at (807) 625-5900 and ask how we can support your municipal policy goals.