The National Collaborating Centre for Environmental Health works with environmental health professionals to promote evidence-informed practice and policy.

Vancouver, BC
Joined July 2009
New subject guide on environmental public health considerations of data centres. Learn more ➡️buff.ly/YHVT1qS
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Our September Research Scan is available! These monthly research scans highlight recent environmental health publications by topic and provide easy access to article abstracts and report summaries to support EH professionals. ➡️ buff.ly/MfbnlE2
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NEW! This review synthesizes global evidence on the trends, health effects, and physical and chemical characteristics of wildfire smoke, exploring potential biological mechanisms and challenges in health risk assessment. ➡️ buff.ly/koLcV1C
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After a wildfire, private well owners may require support to assess damages, contamination, restore drinking water safety, and test water quality. This article gives an overview of evidence-based guidance to support preparedness, response, and recovery ➡️ buff.ly/rI5lOd0
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This blog examines current standards and technologies to determine how effectively portable air cleaners can remove particles from smoke (PM2.5) and VOCs. buff.ly/Jzx7s3K
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If you missed our last webinar, “Public health impacts of cold weather: Epidemiologic evidence and policy considerations”, the presentation recording is now available! buff.ly/rxnUpLT
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This blog examines current standards and technologies to determine how effectively portable air cleaners can remove particles from smoke (PM2.5) and VOCs. buff.ly/Jzx7s3K
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NEW! This webinar gives an overview of evidence on public health impacts of cold weather exposure and role of public health in monitoring health impacts, informing policy, fostering collaboration, and housing. 📆SEPT 24, 2026 @ 12-1PM PT REGISTER buff.ly/Uh8Q8A7
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In 2025, a new regulatory framework was introduced for disinfectants and sanitizers for use in food premises in Canada. This document summarizes the regulatory changes and updates previously synthesized evidence on food contact surface sanitizers. ➡️buff.ly/LwehJd4
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This annotated bibliography examines research on the long-term health impacts following wildfire and flood evacuations in Canada, highlighting key health disparities and recommendations to support equitable, culturally safe recovery. ➡️ buff.ly/sWDtAvJ
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This blog highlights the new Model Aquatic Health Code Cold-Water Venue Guidance, which provides a range of recommendations for the safe and hygienic operation of cold plunge tanks and pools. buff.ly/ln5dRJX
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NEW! This webinar gives an overview of evidence on public health impacts of cold weather exposure and role of public health in monitoring health impacts, informing policy, fostering collaboration, and housing. 📆SEPT 24, 2026 @ 12-1PM PT REGISTER buff.ly/Uh8Q8A7
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NEW! This webinar gives an overview of evidence on public health impacts of cold weather exposure and role of public health in monitoring health impacts, informing policy, fostering collaboration, and housing. 📆SEPT 24, 2026 @ 12-1PM PT REGISTER buff.ly/Uh8Q8A7
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NEW! This webinar gives an overview of evidence on public health impacts of cold weather exposure and role of public health in monitoring health impacts, informing policy, fostering collaboration, and housing. 📆SEPT 24, 2026 @ 12-1PM PT REGISTER buff.ly/Uh8Q8A7
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NEW! In 2025, a new regulatory framework was introduced for disinfectants and sanitizers for use in food premises in Canada. This document summarizes the regulatory changes ➡️buff.ly/LwehJd4
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NEW! This annotated bibliography examines research on the long-term health impacts following wildfire and flood evacuations in Canada, highlighting key health disparities and recommendations to support equitable, culturally safe recovery. ➡️ ncceh.ca/resources/evidence-…
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If you missed last week's webinar, "Cracking the case: A multi-strain Salmonella outbreak in Canada linked to pistachios and pistachio-containing products", the webinar recording is NOW AVAILABLE ➡️ncceh.ca/events/upcoming-web…
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NEW! This blog highlights the new Model Aquatic Health Code Cold-Water Venue Guidance, which provides a range of recommendations for the safe and hygienic operation of cold plunge tanks and pools. ncceh.ca/resources/blog/new-…
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☀️The heat season is here! Make sure you know how to check on vulnerable people during heat waves. Check out our Extreme heat health check tool to learn how to recognize heat-related illness and what to do to cool down. Get the tool here ▶️ bit.ly/ncceh-heat-t... #heatwaves
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NEW! This annotated bibliography examines research on the long-term health impacts following wildfire and flood evacuations in Canada, highlighting key health disparities and recommendations to support equitable, culturally safe recovery. ➡️ ncceh.ca/resources/evidence-…
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