Seniors Canada On-line
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Canada's Trusted Information Source for Seniors, Caregivers, Families and Service Providers.
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A to Z Index
The A to Z Index presents a list of sites that relate to a specific subject. For example, if you were looking for anything to do with 'injuries' you would click on the letter 'I', then click on the subject 'injuries'. This would give you a list of all sites that have been assigned the subject 'injuries'.
"Pollution"
Yukon Territory
Turn in Poachers and Polluters
The TURN-IN-POACHERS/POLLUTERS program provides Yukoners and Yukon communities with the opportunity to report suspected resource violations to the Conservation, Protection & Public Education Branch.
Source : Government of Yukon. Department of Environment.
Canada
A Tenant's Guide to Mold
This guide provides tenants of apartment buildings or rental houses with information to understand why mold grows and what they can do if they find mold growing in their unit.
Source : Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation
Clean Air - Health
Information about the effects of smog on your health and tips on how to protect yourself.
Source : Government of Canada. Environment Canada.
Environment Canada's Green Lane
Environment Canada's Internet resource for weather and environmental information. The Green Lane helps connect Canadians, exchange information and share knowledge for environmental decision-making.
Source : Government of Canada. Environment Canada.
Fighting Asthma in Your House
Practical tips to help people with asthma improve the indoor air quality of their home.
Source : Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation
Fighting Mold: The Homeowners' Guide
Mold can cause allergies or respiratory disease. Learn how to identify and eliminate mold from your home.
Source : Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation
Health and Air Quality
This site covers the ins and outs of air quality and informs you about what is being done to protect the health of Canadians, from a description of pollutants and lung diseases, to research, risk assessment and regulations development. An overview of the Health Canada groups involved in activities related to air quality is also included. This site aims to provide you with valuable air quality information and guide you to other useful resources.
Source : Health Canada. Health and Environments and Consumer Safety.
Moisture and Air: Problems and Remedies
Identify the signs and probable causes of moisture and moisture-related indoor air quality problems in your home and to propose practical solutions.
Source : Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation
One-Tonne Challenge - Incentives and Rebates
Reduce your annual greenhouse gas emissions. Grants, rebates, discounts and other incentives available to help you use less energy, switch to renewable energy and produce less waste at home and on the road.
Source : Natural Resources Canada
Should You Test the Air in Your Home for Mold?
If you suspect there is mold in your home that is causing health problems, you can do a preliminary examination of your home yourself. The 'Clean Air Guide' and 'Clean-up Procedures for Mold in Houses' have checklists that you can use.
Source : Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation
Smog
Smog can be particularly harzardous for seniors, especially those with resiratory problems. This site will help you learn more about air quality and its impacts on your health.
Source : Environment Canada
Contact Information :
- Toll-Free Telephone: 1 800 668-6767
- Office Telephone: (819) 997-2800
- Fax: (819) 994-1412
- TTY Service: (819) 994-0736
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E-Mail :
E-mail: enviroinfo@ec.gc.ca
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Business Address :
Inquiry Centre 70 Crémazie St. Gatineau, Quebec K1A 0H3
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The Condominum Owners' Guide to Mold
Special advice for identifying and removing mold in a condo, and solving the problems that cause it.
Source : Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation
Water Damage, Mold, and House Insurance
When homeowners have flooding damage due to a plumbing leak or a summer storm, this document will instruct them on how to deal with the insurance company and how to hire a restoration contractor.
Source : Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation
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