Strategy 1: Measuring Knowledge and Awareness of Multiple Chemical Sensitivity (MCS)
The Empowering Community and Removal of Barriers (ECRoB) project is a national initiative led by the Association pour la santé environnementale du Québec – Environmental Health Association of Québec (ASEQ-EHAQ). The project works to advance accessibility, inclusion, and healthier indoor environments for people living with multiple chemical sensitivity (MCS) across Canada.
ECRoB brings together research, community engagement, training, and knowledge mobilization to address systemic barriers in the built environment, including workplaces, healthcare settings, educational institutions, and public-facing services.
Strategy 1: Understanding Knowledge Gaps Across Professional Sectors
As part of Strategy 1, the ECRoB project is developing a national research study to better understand current levels of knowledge, awareness, and training related to MCS across a wide range of professional and workplace settings.
The purpose of this research is to identify knowledge gaps, common misconceptions, and structural barriers that may affect accessibility, accommodation, and inclusion for individuals living with MCS. Findings will inform the development of evidence-based training modules, guidance materials, and policy-relevant resources tailored to different sectors.
Research Study
Title of Study
National Needs Assessment on Professional Knowledge, Accommodation Practices, and Accessibility Barriers Related to Multiple Chemical Sensitivity (MCS) in Canada
| Important Notice This study is currently in the development phase. Data collection will begin only after research ethics approval has been obtained. Participation is not possible at this time. |
Project Summary
ASEQ-EHAQ is inviting professionals across Canada to participate in a national online survey examining professional knowledge, accommodation practices, and accessibility barriers related to multiple chemical sensitivity (MCS).
If you work in one of the following areas, your perspective is essential to this research:
- Legal or justice sectors
- Healthcare or social work
- Educational institutions
- Law enforcement or first-responder roles
- Human resources
- Occupational health and safety
- Labour unions
- Call centre or customer-facing environments
The anonymous survey is expected to take approximately 10–15 minutes to complete and will help inform future training, policy development, and accessibility practices at a national level.
Participation in the Study
Start the survey here:
[Insert survey link]
Please note: This research has not yet begun and will proceed only following research ethics approval.
Once launched, participants will have one week to complete the survey.
We encourage you to share this opportunity with colleagues and professional networks who may be eligible to participate.
For full project details, please visit the project page.
Closing
Your participation contributes directly to strengthening accessibility, inclusion, and safer built environments across Canada. Thank you for your collaboration.
ASEQ-EHAQ Research Team
