The provincial government believes that our standing in numerous social metrics should allow for an easier transition to becoming a healthier one.

This week, the province launched their new digital physical activity kit for health care providers, one government hopes will lead to widespread changes.

Dr. Pat Parfrey, Deputy Minister of Health Transformation, says the province ranks high among numerous metrics in Canada for quality of life, sense of belonging and social cohesion.

He adds that, given our overall quality as a province, it should be feasible to change our healthy living culture to the benefit of our population.