Topic: Policy and Practice
Reports
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.
pdf , 1 MB
Reports
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.
pdf , 10 MB
Peer-Reviewed Publications
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.
Peer-Reviewed Publications
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.
Presentation Slides
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.
pdf , 9 MB