Tracking the SDGs in Canadian Cities: SDG 3
This briefing note is the second in the series Tracking the SDGs in Canadian Cities which reviews data from 14 Canadian cities found on the IISD-SDG Indicator Portal.
While all Canadians are fortunate to have access to universal health care, cities still play an important role in ensuring equal access to health services and promoting health education and access to the essential services that improve the physical and mental well-being of all residents.
The focus of the second brief in our series Tracking the SDGs in Canadian Cities is SDG 3, the health and well-being of all. This series reviews data from 14 Canadian cities found on the IISD-SDG Indicator Portal.
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