As revelations of Canada’s dark history of residential schools continue to come to light, we must all commit to learn more and do more to ensure that every child has a healthy, safe and nurturing place to learn, grow and play.
Investing in school bus electrification in Canada is an opportunity to achieve multiple child health benefits – from better physical and mental health outcomes, to improvements in academic performance and learning.
This resource can be used by teachers, parents, health professionals and transportation stakeholders to increase awareness and advocate for the child-health benefits of investing in electric school buses (ESBs). It includes health evidence, along with responses to key claims and concerns.
Joint letter to Premier Ford calling for urgent action on cooling standards in Ontario child care facilities.
Improving indoor air quality is not just about cleaner air—it’s about giving all children the best chance to learn, grow, and thrive in safe and healthy environments. This blog highlights existing policy and legislative tools that can support improvements in indoor air quality.
Wildfire smoke in schools, child care facilities and other educational settings can pose a health risk for children and interfere with learning. This blog explores how portable air cleaners can help reduce indoor smoke exposure and support healthier air quality.
When schools and child care settings don’t have air conditioning or cooling systems, it can be tricky to know how to keep indoor spaces safe during extreme heat and wildfire smoke events – especially when they happen at the same time.
