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Benzene releases from gasoline stations - Implications for human health:...
There are a number of mitigating measures for vapour releases at gasoline stations based on the Environmental Code of Practice issued by the Canadian Council of Ministers of the... -
Air Quality Health Index: Is The Air Around You Safe?
Is The Air Around You Safe? The Air Quality Health Index will help you find out. -
Federal Contaminated Site Risk Assessment in Canada, Part VII: Guidance for...
This guidance document was prepared to provide guidance for federal departments. -
Federal Contaminated Sites Inventory
English: The Federal Contaminated Sites Inventory includes information on all known federal contaminated sites under the custodianship of departments, agencies... -
Chemical Contaminants e-Notice
Join Health Canada's Chemical Contaminants e-Notice, a free service to stay on top of issued advice as well as regulatory and scientific developments in the area of food... -
Indoor air contaminants
Air contaminants are pollutants that are present in the air and can put your health at risk. Learn about the different indoor air contaminants. -
Chemical Contaminants
Food contaminants and other adulterating substances are chemicals that may be present in foods at levels that could impact the overall safety and/or quality of foods. These... -
Contaminated Sites
Health Canada recognizes that a clean environment is key to maintaining and improving the health of Canadians. However, a history of commercial, industrial, residential, and... -
Environmental Contaminants
Environmental contaminants are substances that, when accidentally or deliberately introduced into the environment, may have the potential to harm people, wildlife and plants. -
Human Health Risk Assessment for Coarse Particulate Matter: executive summary
Health Canada has completed a detailed risk assessment entitled "Human Health Risk Assessment for Coarse Particulate Matter", a stand-alone piece focusing on the potential... -
Infographic: What is fine particulate matter (PM2.5)?
Fine Particulate Matter (also known as PM2.5) are particles in the air that measure less than 2.5 micrometers (μm) in diameter, and typically consists of a mix of things like... -
Fine particulate matter
Find out about fine particulate matter, its sources and health risks. -
Road traffic and air pollution
Learn about sources of traffic-related air pollution, its health effects and how to minimize your risk. -
Health effects of air pollution
Find out how indoor air pollution can affect your health, who is at risk for getting sick and what symptoms you may experience because of air pollution. -
Plastic pollution - information sheet
English: The Government of Canada undertook a thorough scientific review of the potential impacts of plastic pollution on human health and the environment.... -
Traffic-related air pollution
Traffic is a major source of air pollution especially in urban areas. Traffic-related air pollution (TRAP) is a mixture of pollutants from vehicle exhaust, tire and brake wear,... -
Plastic pollution
Plastic pollution is considered to be plastic that is discarded, disposed of, or abandoned in the environment. In an environmental context, plastics are often categorized by... -
Air quality
English: The Canadian Environmental Sustainability Indicators (CESI) program provides data and information to track Canada's performance on key environmental... -
Air quality – Air pollutant concentrations, Canada
English: The Canadian Environmental Sustainability Indicators (CESI) program provides data and information to track Canada's performance on key environmental...