Canada’s PFAS opportunity: why smart chemicals policy is smart trade policy

At a time when Canada is actively seeking deeper trade relationships with reliable democratic partners, regulatory harmonization with Europe advances core economic security objectives.
For firefighters exposed through fire suppression foam and PFAS-treated protective gear, the health consequences have been severe, writes Rémy Alexandre.

January 2026 marks the third annual Firefighter Cancer Awareness Month. It’s a moment to recognize the occupational cancers that cause 

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