Radon is a naturally occurring radioactive gas that can build up to harmful levels indoors. Watch this virtual event recording to learn about radon, its health risks, and what can be done to protect children and staff in schools and child care settings. Speakers shared practical information on how to address this cancer-causing indoor air contaminant, drawing on their experiences with radon testing and remediation efforts in various jurisdictions across Canada.
Watch this virtual event recording to learn about improving indoor air quality in schools and child care settings through source reduction, ventilation and filtration. Our keynote speaker, Dr. Jeffrey Siegel, discussed the health risks of exposure to particulate matter and other indoor air pollutants, with a focus on children’s health. He shared his work on air quality, ventilation, sustainable buildings and energy systems, as well as learnings from COVID-19, to outline practical strategies to improve indoor air quality in educational settings.
Watch this virtual event to learn about climate-related health risks impacting indoor environmental quality and children’s health and well-being. Speakers will address the health impacts of wildfire smoke on children’s health, protective measures to reduce wildfire smoke exposures, climate-related mental health impacts in Canada, as well as extreme heat within schools and child care settings, relevant policies and bylaws, and policy gaps relating to extreme heat.
Watch this virtual event to learn about the effects of air pollutants on children’s brain development and learning. Dr. Lanphear will discuss the impacts of toxins on children’s health, including the impact of low dose exposure to toxins on brain development, learning, and behaviour. Dr. Carlsten will share his findings on air pollution-related health effects, with a focus on diesel exhaust and brain function.
The “Collective Call for Action to Ensure Healthy Indoor Air Quality” was sent to all relevant provincial, territorial, and federal ministries, along with the accompanying letter. Below are the responses received to
CPCHE gratefully acknowledges the support provided for the 2024 Healthy Environments for Learning Day campaign by:
CPCHE is grateful for the support of the 2024 Healthy Environments for Learning Day campaign from our numerous collaborators, including the following:
