Federal government promises action on forever chemicals
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Federal government promises action on forever chemicals
Description
March 5, 2025
A federal government study released Wednesday concludes that an entire class of chemicals found in everyday items is harmful to human health and the environment. It comes as welcome news to some experts, but activists argue that a ban on forever chemicals is taking too long. Phil Carpenter reports.
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Federal government promises action on forever chemicals02:11 | March 5, 2025 -
COPD affects an estimated 2 million Canadians05:52 | July 3, 2026 -
Montreal braces for first heat wave of the summer01:57 | June 30, 2026 -
ALS Awareness Month05:11 | June 19, 2026 -
Montreal family shares hope after life-saving stem cell transplant02:20 | June 18, 2026 -
Quebec doctors and nurses still struggling to adapt to digital transition02:03 | June 17, 2026 -
Dangers of E-Scooters as Serious Injuries Rise05:41 | June 17, 2026 -
Wellness Retreats: the new vacation trend05:16 | June 16, 2026 -
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Air France flight to Detroit diverted to Montreal over Ebola fears01:54 | May 21, 2026 -
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How are hospitals handling Quebec’s new digital health records?02:11 | May 13, 2026 -
More than 2,000 complaints as Quebec launches digital health record reform02:08 | May 11, 2026 -
Quebec spends $250M to improve health02:00 | May 11, 2026 -
Pharmacy chain with stores in New Brunswick remove energy drinks, citing health concerns01:49 | May 8, 2026 -
Pressure mounting to restrict sale of energy drinks to minors02:19 | May 6, 2026 -
Quebec premier gives green light to launch digitization of medical health records02:30 | May 4, 2026 -
Walk & Roll for Muscular Dystrophy Canada05:26 | May 4, 2026 -
Hundreds walk for kids’ mental health01:59 | May 3, 2026 -
Community Shout Out: Lyceum of Greek Women of Montreal Charity Fashion Show01:02 | April 30, 2026 -
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How to Manage Stress Around Final Exam Period05:31 | April 28, 2026 -
Hope for Dementia Fundraiser06:07 | April 27, 2026 -
Fréchette pledges funding to upgrade Maisonneuve-Rosemont Hospital02:24 | April 23, 2026 -
Canadian Cancer Society’s Daffodil Month05:13 | April 13, 2026 -
Health Matters: QC long-term care home facing lawsuit over COVID outbreak02:16 | April 8, 2026 -
Montreal’s mayor gets emotional over deaths in unhoused community02:18 | March 26, 2026 -
Normalizing the Menopause Conversation05:28 | March 26, 2026
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Federal government promises action on forever chemicals02:11 | March 5, 2025
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COPD affects an estimated 2 million Canadians05:52 | July 3, 2026
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Montreal braces for first heat wave of the summer01:57 | June 30, 2026
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ALS Awareness Month05:11 | June 19, 2026
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Montreal family shares hope after life-saving stem cell transplant02:20 | June 18, 2026
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Quebec doctors and nurses still struggling to adapt to digital transition02:03 | June 17, 2026
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Dangers of E-Scooters as Serious Injuries Rise05:41 | June 17, 2026
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Skin Cancer Prevention05:30 | June 10, 2026
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Canada implements enhances screening measures at airports amid Africa’s Ebola outbreak04:51 | May 22, 2026
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How are hospitals handling Quebec’s new digital health records?02:11 | May 13, 2026
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More than 2,000 complaints as Quebec launches digital health record reform02:08 | May 11, 2026
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Quebec spends $250M to improve health02:00 | May 11, 2026
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Pharmacy chain with stores in New Brunswick remove energy drinks, citing health concerns01:49 | May 8, 2026
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Pressure mounting to restrict sale of energy drinks to minors02:19 | May 6, 2026
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Quebec premier gives green light to launch digitization of medical health records02:30 | May 4, 2026
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Normalizing the Menopause Conversation05:28 | March 26, 2026
Federal government promises action on forever chemicals
Description
March 5, 2025
A federal government study released Wednesday concludes that an entire class of chemicals found in everyday items is harmful to human health and the environment. It comes as welcome news to some experts, but activists argue that a ban on forever chemicals is taking too long. Phil Carpenter reports.
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