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This briefing by the Canadian Association of Physicians for the Environment outlines the key provisions of Bill S-5, which modernizes the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999 (CEPA). The bill introduces the right to a healthy environment into federal law and strengthens the framework for assessing and managing toxic substances, while the authors identify several remaining gaps in environmental protection and enforcement.

A joint submission by civil society, academic, and private sector organizations to the Government of Canada urging the reform of the Competition Act to combat 'greenwashing'. The authors argue that the current legal framework lacks specific standards for environmental claims, which distorts the market and hinders the transition to a net-zero economy by 2050.

The Canadian Association of Physicians for the Environment (CAPE) report details the 2023 activities of its Preventing Toxic Exposures Program, focusing on legislative advocacy, public awareness, and partnerships to reduce chemical pollution and address environmental racism in Canada.

A joint submission by five environmental and health organizations, including the Canadian Association of Physicians for the Environment and Ecojustice, providing recommendations to strengthen Bill S-5, the Strengthening Environmental Protection for a Healthier Canada Act. The brief focuses on the recognition of the right to a healthy environment and the modernization of the Canadian Environmental Protection Act (CEPA) regarding the management of toxic substances.

A letter from the Competition Bureau's Cartels and Deceptive Marketing Practices Branch notifying the Canadian Association of Physicians for the Environment that an inquiry has been commenced into the Canadian Gas Association's representations regarding natural gas.

A group of environmental and health organizations, including Ecojustice and the Canadian Association of Physicians for the Environment, is requesting that the Pest Management Regulatory Agency (PMRA) suspend all glyphosate product registration renewals scheduled for the end of 2022. The organizations argue that the PMRA's 2017 re-evaluation is outdated and fails to account for new scientific evidence regarding carcinogenicity, microbiome disruption, neurotoxicity, and environmental harm.

This briefing note from the Canadian Association of Physicians for the Environment outlines priority amendments to Bill S-5, which aims to modernize the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999 (CEPA). The document advocates for strengthening the right to a healthy environment, improving transparency regarding harmful chemicals in consumer products, and establishing strict timelines for chemical assessments and risk management to protect public health and the environment.

The Canadian Association of Physicians for the Environment (CAPE) submitted a set of six recommendations to the Government of Canada for the 2022 pre-budget consultations. The submission advocates for a 'planetary health' approach to policy, urging the federal government to transition toward a wellbeing economy, implement ambitious emissions reductions, phase out fossil fuel subsidies, and invest in climate adaptation and pollution protection.

A statement from several civil society organizations urging the House Standing Committee on Environment and Sustainable Development to expedite the passage of Bill C-226, which would establish Canada's first national strategy to address environmental racism and advance environmental justice.

A letter from the BC branch of the Canadian Association of Physicians for the Environment to the President of the Union of BC Municipalities (UBCM), criticizing the organization for accepting sponsorships from fossil fuel industry entities.

This research paper by Honour Stahl, published by the Canadian Association of Physicians for the Environment, argues that endocrine-related health issues—such as endometriosis, PCOS, and breast cancer—are significantly driven by ubiquitous environmental contaminants rather than solely by individual genetics or lifestyle. The author critiques the current medical and regulatory landscape for placing the burden of prevention on the ill while allowing corporations to profit from both the production of harmful chemicals and the treatment of the resulting diseases.

The Canadian Association of Physicians for the Environment (CAPE) submitted recommendations to the Government of Canada for the National Adaptation Strategy (NAS), emphasizing the need to integrate a planetary health lens to protect physical and mental health against climate change.

A joint submission by the Canadian Association of Physicians for the Environment (CAPE), Environmental Defence, Wilderness Committee, and Safe Food Matters Inc. providing recommendations for the targeted review of the Pest Control Products Act (PCPA) and the transformation of the Pest Management Regulatory Agency (PMRA).

A joint letter from several Canadian civil society organizations urging House leaders to expedite the passage of Bill C-226, which would establish Canada's first national strategy to assess, prevent, and address environmental racism and advance environmental justice.

A letter from health organizations representing over 700,000 Canadian health professionals urging the federal government to implement restrictions on fossil fuel advertising and marketing to address a public health crisis.

The Canadian Association of Physicians for the Environment (CAPE) submitted a response to Health Canada's Pest Management Regulatory Agency (PMRA) regarding the special review of chlorothalonil. CAPE supports the decision to cancel the use of chlorothalonil and associated end-use products and the revocation of Maximum Residue Levels (MRLs), while urging for the immediate cancellation of all uses, including those in greenhouses and mushroom houses, due to unresolved human health and occupational risks.

A statement by the Canadian Association of Physicians for the Environment and the Canadian Association of Nurses for the Environment calling for the strengthening of the Canadian Environmental Protection Act (CEPA) through amendments to Bill S-5 to better address modern health and environmental threats.

A letter dated April 7, 2022, from a coalition of health professionals and organizations to the Prime Minister and Premiers of Canada, urging a transition toward a 'well-being society' to address the intersecting crises of climate change, biodiversity loss, and public health.

This executive summary of a report by the Canadian Association of Physicians for the Environment (CAPE) details the adverse health impacts of transportation-related air pollution (TRAP), highlighting the vulnerability of specific populations and recommending policy and individual-level interventions to reduce exposure and improve health outcomes.

A joint statement and news release from several environmental and health organizations, including the Canadian Association of Physicians for the Environment, urging the Canadian Senate and House of Commons to prioritize, strengthen, and pass Bill S-5 to modernize the Canadian Environmental Protection Act (CEPA).