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A statement from the Canadian Association of Physicians for the Environment and other organizations urging Members of Parliament to support the modernization of the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999 (CEPA) based on recommendations from the Standing Committee on Environment and Sustainable Development.

This briefing by the Canadian Association of Physicians for the Environment summarizes three systematic reviews regarding the adverse human health effects of pesticide exposure. It details the types of pesticides, routes of exposure, and the specific risks posed to vulnerable populations, concluding that the health hazards of toxic pesticides outweigh the benefits of cosmetic use.

This document is a Notice of Objection filed on July 24, 2017, by a coalition of environmental and health organizations—including the Canadian Association of Physicians for the Environment and the David Suzuki Foundation—against the Pest Management Regulatory Agency's (PMRA) re-evaluation decision (RVD2017-01) on glyphosate. The objectors argue that the PMRA failed to consider critical evidence regarding glyphosate's impact on the monarch butterfly, human and soil microbiomes, and carcinogenic risks, while relying on flawed risk management strategies such as riparian buffer strips and product labelling.

A letter from the Canadian Association of Physicians for the Environment (CAPE) to the Federal Minister of Environment and Climate Change, urging the strengthening of legislation for the phase-out of coal-fired power plants in Canada by 2030 to maximize health and climate benefits.

A formal Notice of Objection filed by a coalition of environmental and health organizations, including the Canadian Association of Physicians for the Environment, challenging the Pest Management Regulatory Agency's (PMRA) re-evaluation decision (RVD2017-01) on glyphosate. The objectors argue that the PMRA dismissed critical evidence regarding glyphosate's impact on monarch butterflies, human and soil microbiomes, carcinogenic potential, and the inefficiency of current risk mitigation strategies like buffer zones and labeling.

A letter from the Canadian Association of Physicians for the Environment (CAPE) to the Mayor and City Council of Calgary urging the discontinuation of higher-risk pesticides on City land due to health risks, particularly for children.

A briefing by the Canadian Association of Physicians for the Environment (CAPE) arguing that Ontario's Nuclear Emergency Response Plan is outdated and insufficient to handle a catastrophic accident of the scale seen at Fukushima.

The Canadian Association of Physicians for the Environment (CAPE) submitted a response to the City of Calgary's Standing Policy Committee on June 7, 2017, regarding Pesticide Toxicity Report CPS2017-0510. CAPE argues that the report fails to meet the requirements of a November 7, 2016, City Council motion by omitting a specific list and toxicity ranking of pesticides used in the City's Integrated Pest Management (IPM) program, despite 31 of 35 products used in 2016 falling into the second-highest risk category under Alberta regulations.

The Canadian Association of Physicians for the Environment (CAPE) declares its support for a National Cycling Strategy, arguing it would provide a "triple win" for public health by reducing chronic diseases, mitigating air pollution, and lowering greenhouse gas emissions.

This fact sheet by the Canadian Association of Physicians for the Environment summarizes three systematic reviews to outline the adverse health effects of pesticide exposure, emphasizing the vulnerability of children and pregnant women and advocating for the ban of cosmetic pesticide use.

A letter from five environmental and health organizations to Canada's Minister of Health requesting a specific completion deadline of April 2018 for the Pest Management Regulatory Agency's (PMRA) second special review of the herbicide atrazine.

The Canadian Association of Physicians for the Environment (CAPE) wrote to federal ministers in May 2017 urging the integration of Health Impact Assessments (HIAs) into all federal Environmental Assessment (EA) processes. The organization argues that human health is fundamentally underpinned by the environment and that resource and energy development projects must explicitly evaluate health outcomes, particularly for vulnerable populations and Indigenous Peoples.

The Canadian Association of Physicians for the Environment (CAPE) opposes a proposal by Canadian Nuclear Laboratories (CNL) to build a large-scale nuclear waste site at Chalk River, Ontario, citing severe environmental and safety risks.

The Canadian Association of Physicians for the Environment (CAPE) calls for a moratorium on hydraulic fracturing (fracking) in British Columbia, citing significant gaps in health research and the risk to greenhouse gas emission targets.

The Canadian Association of Physicians for the Environment (CAPE) is campaigning for the reinstatement of the 'Dalle-Parc', a proposed green overpass for pedestrians and cyclists as part of the Turcot Interchange renovation in Montreal.

A statement by the Canadian Association of Physicians for the Environment (CAPE) responding to a National Post commentary, arguing that coal-fired power plants significantly impact air quality and public health through the emission of sulphur dioxide and fine particulate matter.

This briefing by the Canadian Association of Physicians for the Environment (CAPE) examines the ecological and public health risks associated with neonicotinoid pesticides, focusing on their impact on pollinators and food security, and details regulatory responses in Ontario and by Health Canada.

The Canadian Association of Physicians for the Environment (CAPE) issued a statement responding to a Fraser Institute report, arguing that the phase-out of coal-fired power plants in Ontario provided significant health and environmental benefits. CAPE asserts that coal plants were major contributors to sulphur dioxide, nitrogen oxide, mercury, and greenhouse gas emissions, and that their closure contributed to measurable declines in air pollution and related health burdens.

A submission from a collaborative of eight health organizations to Environment and Climate Change Canada advocating for an accelerated phase-out of coal-fired power plants to maximize public health and climate benefits.

The Canadian Association of Physicians for the Environment (CAPE) and other health organizations advocate for the integration of comprehensive human health impact assessments into Canada's federal environmental assessment processes to better address the link between ecological health and human wellness.