ASEQ-EHAQ

L'Association pour la santé environnementale du Québec / Environmental Health Association of Québec

Vision

Our vision is to have least toxic products used in Canada which is the key to the prevention of environmental sensitivities. In order to do this, we:

  1. Educate through workshops and webinars on …
    • environmental sensitivities
    • environmental toxins and their correlation to environmental sensitivities
    • chronic conditions caused by environmental exposures
    • statistics on environmental sensitivities which show that up to 75% of people affected are women
    • the latest research identifying the pathophysiological mechanisms of environmental sensitivities
  2. Support individuals suffering from environmental sensitivities by…
    • providing help, support and resources for diagnosis and care
    • helping to create healthy environments
    • supplying lists of healthy products for all aspects of daily life
    • educating professionals, family members and the support system of the individual on environmental sensitivities
    • providing help with legal issues related to environmental sensitivities
    • supporting the person in the workplace and within the family
    • being there for those who suffer from environmental sensitivities to ease isolation and exclusion
  3. Advocate for…
    • recognition of environmental sensitivities
    • health and social services for environmental sensitivities
    • workplace accommodation
    • accessible, healthy spaces to live and work in
    • the use of less toxic products
    • research on environmental sensitivities
  4. Network with…
    • physicians, scientists, and researchers to share the latest science on environmental sensitivities
    • institutions to create educational projects
    • other groups to provide education on environmental sensitivities and the need for healthy spaces