CAREX Communications
Announcements
New interactive eWORK Online tool on occupational exposures now available
We are pleased to announce that our newly updated eWORK Online tool is now available. eWORK Online is an interactive tool for exploring CAREX Canada’s occupational exposure estimates to known and suspected carcinogens.
Asbestos memorial unveiled in Vancouver, BC
A memorial, to honour the thousands who have died and continue to die from asbestos exposure, was unveiled on September 22, 2022, at the Jack Poole Plaza in Vancouver.
Carcinogen exposures in young and new workers: Assessing the evidence
CAREX Canada’s new research assesses the evidence on carcinogen exposures in young and new workers and identifies workplaces where they might be at higher risk of exposures.
Carcinogens in the News
Carcinogens in the News is a monthly digest of media articles, government reports, and academic literature related to the carcinogens we’ve classified as important for surveillance in Canada.
Occupational environment and ovarian cancer risk
BMJ Occupational and Environmental Medicine – The objective was to investigate employment in an occupation or industry and specific occupational exposures in relation to ovarian cancer risk. In a population-based case–control study conducted in Montreal, Canada (2011–2016), lifetime occupational histories were collected for 491 cases of ovarian cancer and 897 controls. The relationship between exposure to each of the 29 most prevalent agents and ovarian cancer risk was assessed. Certain occupations, industries, and specific occupational exposures may be associated with ovarian cancer risk. Further research is needed to provide a more solid grounding for any inferences in this regard.
Race-based data can help address health inequities in Canada: experts
Global News – All Canadian jurisdictions should routinely collect data on racial and Indigenous identity to help address inequities in health care, and the best way to do that is during the health card application or renewal process, a group of experts say. The lead author of the commentary published in the Canadian Medical Association Journal said Black and Indigenous patients have less access to care and worse outcomes, and allowing them to voluntarily provide identity data could help track racism in the health care system. The authors explain that it would also help monitor any progress toward addressing stereotypes that lead to poorer care for some people.
Effect of environmental factors on cancer in Europe
European Commission – Roughly 10% of the cancer burden in Europe is attributable to environmental factors. Approximately 97% of the EU urban population live in areas that exceed the World Health Organization (WHO) recommended level for ambient air pollution exposure, increasing the risk of poor health, including lung cancer. Considerable differences between countries are observed in estimated lung cancer deaths attributable to ambient air pollution, residential radon, and second-hand smoke. On average, men are affected twice as much by the environmental pollutants as compared to women. The Zero Pollution Action Plan and the European Green Deal aim to reduce exposure to environmental pollutants and their detrimental effects on the health of European citizen
e-Bulletins
The CAREX Canada e-Bulletin is a biannual summary of the project news. This includes details on upcoming webinars, new publications, updates to estimates and tools, and more.
Spring 2026 e-Bulletin
IN THIS ISSUE
Spotlight on occupational sun exposure – New exposure estimates and an app-based study
Community profiles – Yukon launches a First Nations Cancer Strategy
Recent publications – Sun safety among young workers, workplace sun exposure and melanoma, and Canadians’ time-activity patterns
Communications updates – Recent stories from Carcinogens in the News
Partner updates – BC’s Cancer Prevention Indicator Report and a new community for research professionals
Fall 2025 e-Bulletin
IN THIS ISSUE
Community profiles – Indigenous leaders work to protect environment from oil sands pollutants
CAREX news – New CCS grant awarded to estimate the burden of skin cancer from workplace sun exposure
Recent publications – Young workers’ perceptions on carcinogens, artificial light at night, and low-dose ionizing radiation
Partner updates – Evict Radon’s toenail study and newly released Canadian Cancer Statistics
Spring 2025 e-Bulletin
IN THIS ISSUE
Spotlight on sun safety at work – New sun safety illustrations and construction messages
Community profiles – Bill 5 threatens environmental protections and First Nations rights
Research updates – Combating misinformation with StopSCAM
Communications updates – Gasoline classified by IARC as known carcinogen
CAREX news – CAREX Canada is now on Blueskky
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The CAREX Canada team offers two regular newsletters: the biannual e-Bulletin summarizing information on upcoming webinars, new publications, and updates to estimates and tools; and the monthly Carcinogens in the News, a digest of media articles, government reports, and academic literature related to the carcinogens we’ve classified as important for surveillance in Canada. Sign up for one or both of these newsletters below.
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As a national organization, our work extends across borders into many Indigenous lands throughout Canada. We gratefully acknowledge that our host institution, the University of British Columbia Point Grey campus, is located on the traditional, ancestral, and unceded territories of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam) people.