It’s time to protect Canadians from toxic chemicals, say Canada’s scientists

The review of CEPA offers a once-in-a-generation opportunity for Canada to tackle pollution and enhance the health of Canadians. Canada should not settle for anything less.

Environment Minister Catherine McKenna, pictured on the Hill. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Opinion

BY BRUCE LANPHEAR

February 26, 2018

In 2018, nearly 600,000 Canadian children will be suffering from asthma, 200,000 school-aged children will be living with ADHD, and 17,000 Canadians will die too early because of air pollution and asbestos. Toxic chemicals are also linked with other diseases, like heart disease and preterm birth. Th...

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