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March 2026

Environmental pathways of antimicrobial resistance:
A One Health case study

This One Health case study explores antimicrobial resistance (AMR) as a complex environmental public health issue that extends beyond clinical and agricultural settings into households, wildlife, and drinking water systems. It highlights how environmental public health professionals can apply a One Health approach in practice to strengthen surveillance, inform risk assessment, and support coordinated and cross-sector responses to AMR.

Chronic wasting disease in wild game: What are the food security and safety concerns?

Chronic wasting disease (CWD) causes fatal neurodegenerative illness in cervids such as deer and elk. The spread of the disease has major implications for both wild and farmed animals, and the food security of individuals and communities who rely on hunted-cervid meat each year. Strategies to contain the spread of CWD are critical to protecting this important food source. This blog sets out some of the key facts about the occurrence of CWD in Canada, considers the key food security and food safety concerns, and signposts to essential CWD resources.

Cold weather conditions: Health outcomes among people experiencing homelessness and interventions to prevent mortality and morbidity

People experiencing homelessness, especially those who are unsheltered, encounter significant challenges in maintaining adequate warmth and protecting their health during cold weather conditions. This review highlights evidence showing disproportionately high rates of cold-related illness among people experiencing homelessness, often accompanied by delayed care, more severe injuries, and an increased risk of complications.

Upcoming webinars

Public health on the pitch: Radiation readiness for the FIFA World Cup

March 26, 2026 | 12:00 – 1:00 PM Pacific Time

Tristan Barr, Radiation Protection Bureau, Health Canada
Dr. Ziad Kazzi, Department of Emergency Medicine, Emory University

Register free

Policy prescriptions for Indigenous Healthy Energy Homes

April 8, 2026 | 12:00 – 1:00 PM Pacific Time

Maria Shallard, Canadian Climate Institute
Carlyn Allary, Canadian Climate Institute
Kayla Fayant, Indigenous Clean Energy

Register free

Research scan

March 2026 environmental health research scan

This monthly research scan highlights recent environmental health publications by topic and provides easy access to article abstracts and report summaries to support public health professionals, researchers, planners, students, and others working in public health.

Announcements

World Water Day, March 22

March 22, 2026 is United Nation’s (UN) World Water Day.

Each year the UN highlights an issue of importance to achieving the UN Sustainable Development Goal 6, of access to safe water and sanitation for all by 2030 (SDG 6).

The theme for World Water Day 2026 is Water and gender - Where water flows, equality grows. Explore more World Water Day 2026 resources.

McGill Summer Institutes in Global Health 2026

Registration is now open for the 2026 McGill Summer Institutes in Global Health at McGill University. This year’s program includes several courses of direct relevance to colleagues working in tuberculosis, immunizations, diagnostics, and integrated lung health services, with a strong focus on health systems strengthening, policy, and equity.

See the full program details and registration information.

CIPHI Annual Education Conference 2026 - Call for abstracts
St. John's Newfoundland
August 16-19, 2026

The 90th Canadian Institute of Public Health Inspectors (CIPHI) National Annual Education Conference (AEC) has opened its call for abstracts - Deadline for abstracts is March 15.

Learn more about the event and how to submit an abstract.

Webinar recording

California’s OEHHA Synthetic Turf Study:
Assessment of health risks from exposure to crumb rubber infill
California’s OEHHA Synthetic Turf Study

External events

March 24
Practice-based workshop on scoping reviews for public health
(Hosted by NCCMT)

March 26
Fleeting, yet insidious: When sounds of the city become health hazards

March 27
Stillbirth, preterm birth, and prenatal exposure to fine particulate matter (PM2.5) during different wildfire seasons in British Columbia, Canada

March 27
Environmental monitoring of antimicrobial resistance to inform public health interventions

March 30
Indoor air quality: Bridging science and inclusion 

March 31
Cold plunge pools and safety measures

April 8
From maps to action: Flood hazard preparedness in Lennox Island First Nation

April 10
Schizophrenia and extreme heat: A complex and high-risk combination

April 15
Advancing CWD outreach: Strategies that work and build trust

See more external events

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