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Overview

On January 27th and 28th, 2016, co-hosted by the Trottier Institute for Sustainability in Engineering and Design (TISED) and the Brace Centre for Water Management at 苹果淫院 and Pollution Probe, one of Canada鈥檚 leading human health-focused environmental research and policy groups, this two-day event convened academia, industry, government and civil society in a process of knowledge-sharing and needs assessment. The purpose of this convening was to educate and build capacity among pivotal groups on the subject of nanomaterials in the context of human health, and to catalyze critical movement towards cooperative action on identified priorities (e.g., research, international collaboration, regulation, public education).

Stakeholders representing听over 35 national and international organizations attended at the conference, reflecting a widely-felt need for a national dialogue on nanotechnology in the context of human and environmental health.听

Recognized experts from around the world presented their leading-edge insights into the state of nanomaterials science and innovation, market applications and potential for toxicological effects. The E.U. and U.S. experiences with regulatory frameworks for assessing and managing nanomaterials was听also听presented, in the context of informing policy development in Canada. Guest panelists and session facilitators supported a collaborative exploration of key issues and needs, inclusive of legal, ethical and philosophical perspectives. The success of this consultation was the emergence of an informal working group that is dedicated to promoting the safe and beneficial development and use of nanomaterials in Canada.听A report was听released following the consultation that synthesizes the exchange of ideas and perspectives through a policy lens, providing guidance and identifying opportunities for those engaged in the evolving nanomaterials sector to coordinate and partner on future action.

Speakers

Some of the experts involved in the workshop:

Confirmed and invited organizations and speakers also include:

• Health Canada and Environment Canada
• U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
• Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD)
• Canadian Standards Association

and others!

Event Agenda

Agenda: National Consultation on Nanomaterials and Their Implications for Human Health and Environment

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Video Presentations

Watch the presentations given by renowned nano experts during the research workshop!

"Nanomaterials in consumer products",听Dr. Elizabeth Nielsen, CSA Consumer Representative |听Consumer Council of Canada

"Opportunities and challenges of nanotechnology in food", Dr. John Dutcher, Professor |听University of Guelph

"Nanomedicine today: the medicine of tomorrow", Dr. Lajos Balogh, Chief Scientific Advisor and Principal |听AA Nanomedicine and Nanotechnology

"Nanomaterials in environmental service",听Dr. Mark Wiesner, Professor, Director of Center for Environmental Implications of Nanotechnology |听Duke University

"How important is environmental exposure for ENP risks to humans?", Dr. Alistair Boxall, Professor |听University of York, U.K.听

Reference Library

Articles

• Bradley, Ryan. 鈥溾�澨鼺ortune Magazine, 6听March 2015.
• Fischman, Josh. 鈥溾�澨齋cientific American,听April 2015.
• Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development.听鈥�.鈥澨鼸nvironment, Health & Safety News, March 2015, 5-8.

Reports

• Canadian Council of Academies Expert Panel on Nanotechnology.听, September 2008.
• European Commission.听. Luxembourg: 听Publications Office of the European Union, 2010.
• Ostiguy, Claude, Brigitte Soucy, Gilles Lapointe, Catherine Woods, Luc M茅nard and Myl猫ne Trottier.听Chemical Substances and Biological Agents: Studies and Research Projects: Report R-589:听.听2nd ed. Institut de recherche Robert-Sauv茅 en sant茅 et en s茅curit茅 du travail, 2008.
• Stilgoe, Jack.听. London: 听Demos, 2007.

Documents

• Canadian Environmental Law Association and Chemical Sensitivities Manitoba to Environment Canada and Health Canada. 16 July 2013.听
• Environment Canada and Health Canada.听

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