The federal government can—and should—make our world a bit less toxic this spring

With all of the challenges and crises we face, eliminating PFASforever chemicals one thing we can do to stand up for our health and our heroes. Let’s not let another season go by without taking this important next step to protect ourselves and our communities.

Environmental Defence's Cassie Barker writes that her organization is still waiting for Environment Minister Julie Dabrusin to finalize the order declaring PFAS toxic, and 'unlock necessary policy tools to get these highly toxic chemicals out of our lives.' The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Opinion

BY CASSIE BARKER

May 25, 2026

With all of the challenges and crises we face, eliminating PFAS forever chemicals one thing we can do to stand up for our health and our heroes. Let’s not let another season go by without taking this important next step to protect ourselves and our communities.

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