Through greater collaboration, and by working more closely with our health and non-health sector partners, the four key components of the public health sector – the provincial government, the Office of the Chief Medical Officer of Health, Public Health Ontario and local public health (Ontario’s 36 local public health agencies) – will improve health outcomes for all Ontarians. [...] Because the public health sector is a bridge between the health sector and other sectors that influence the determinants of health, we are uniquely positioned to make a profound difference to the health and well- being of Ontarians. [...] Robin Williams, Associate Chief Medical Officer of Health, Public Health Division, MOHTLC We would also like to thank: Jean Bacon for her assistance in writing this report, and all of our partners and colleagues within the public health and health care sectors, and beyond, whose advice was indispensable to the development of this plan. [...] Public Health Ontario provides expert scientific and technical Public health provides the evidence advice and support to government, public health units, health care of the health impact, advocates providers and others involved in public health on all aspects of for action and actively works with public health practice. [...] Our Mission To protect and promote the health of all people in Ontario through the delivery of quality public health programs and services, effective partnerships and a focus on health equity.