Speaker
Description
As part of its National Radon Program, Health Canada consistently reviews and updates national radon risk guidance and resources to address knowledge gaps and adapt to the evolving radon landscape in Canada. Health Canada actively seeks and gathers information to ensure its actions are evidence-based and effectively mitigate this health risk.
With emerging data indicating growing radon risks for Canadians, Health Canada has been promoting measures to reduce radon exposure and is updating key guidance elements. Due to the many factors affecting radon levels across Canada’s varied geography and climate, identifying data that directly answer key questions about Canadians' radon exposure can be challenging. To address this, the National Radon Program conducts targeted studies to fill data gaps and gather the necessary evidence for informed decision-making.
Health Canada will present its recent progress in radon reduction strategies, highlighting the data and evidence driving these efforts. This notably includes research and studies supporting the strengthening of Canada’s building codes and the modernization of radon testing guidance with the proliferation of electronic radon monitors. The presentation will also expand on the existing unknowns in the radon testing of Canadian homes, and explore Health Canada’s efforts to answer these remaining questions. Ultimately, these efforts aim to more effectively protect Canadians from the hazards of radon exposure.