AndreaBozzo/ceres-open-data-index huggingface dataset:
Hunter-Trapper Harvested Wildlife Contaminants and Toxicology, Oil Sands Region

Metals in Mallards (pooled 2013 collections)

 Adult male mallards were collected in 2013 in the area surrounding five Alberta communities south of the Athabasca oil sands industrial region (Mayerthorpe, Barrhead, Lac La Biche, St. Paul and Vermilion) and from two communities north of the development area (Fort Chipewyan, Alberta and Fort Resolution, NWT). Liver samples from the mallards were analysed for chemicals of concern.

 While metals and polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) were often present in the livers of mallards, no obvious spatial patterns were detected. The observed concentrations are not likely posing a risk to these mallard populations.

 PAHs and Metals in Mammals (from fisher, American marten, and lynx - pooled 2013 collections)

 Adult male fishers, American marten, and lynx carcases were collected by hunters and trappers in 2013 in areas adjacent to oil sands operations, and reference areas outside of the oil sands deposits; the latter areas were located along a transect north of Edmonton, Alberta. Liver samples from these mammals were analyzed for chemicals of concern.

 No obvious spatial patterns in the chemicals observed in the liver samples were revealed. The analyses did reveal that lower molecular weight polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) were often present at higher concentrations in the livers compared to higher molecular weight PAHs. Lower molecular weight compound PAHs are typically of petrogenic origin, however, it is unclear whether these particular PAHs detected in wildlife liver samples are attributed to anthropogenic or natural sources.

 In comparison to reference areas, nickel was detected at higher concentrations in livers of animals from the oil sands region.

 The observed concentrations of the chemicals analyzed are not likely posing a risk to these mammal populations.

Organization: Environment and Climate Change Canada | Environnement et Changement climatique Canada
Laboratory Phytotoxicity and Contaminants, Oil Sands Region

Assessing polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon and naphthenic acid concentrations in soils collected in 2012 – Field and Laboratory Assessment of Contaminants

 The concentrations of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) and naphthenic acids (NAs) were measured in soil samples collected in 2012. Concentrations at all sites were, with one exception, always below soil quality guidelines established by the Canadian Council of Ministers of the Environment (CCME).

 PAH concentrations in soil at sites near oil sands industrial development were higher than PAH concentrations in northwestern Saskatchewan. This finding was not unexpected given that PAHs are present in naturally occurring Alberta bitumen. Analysis of the data revealed that only one of the PAH compounds – naphthalene – exceeded the CCME guideline level, by approximately 60%, at a site located on the western edge of the townsite of Fort McMurray.

 NA concentrations were similar across all sites, again with the exception of the site near Fort McMurray which had slightly elevated concentrations compared to the other sites.

 Results revealed that PAHs and NAs could be detected in the soil samples collected. CCME soil quality guidelines do not currently exist for NAs. It is our expert opinion that the observed concentrations of these contaminants are not likely posing a contamination risk to wildlife populations in the region.

Organization: Environment and Climate Change Canada | Environnement et Changement climatique Canada
Hexabromocyclododecane in Canadian Municipal Wastewater Treatment Systems

This data set contains concentrations of hexabromocyclododecane (HBCD) in wastewater Influent (INF), Effluent (EFF), Landfill Leachate (LCH), Biosolids (BIOS) and Sludge (SLG) sampled from various Wastewater Treatment Plants (WWTP's) and Landfills across Canada.

Supplemental Information

Supporting Projects: Chemicals Management Plan (CMP) Wastewater Monitoring Program

Organization: Environment and Climate Change Canada | Environnement et Changement climatique Canada
CMIP5 Arctic wave projections and coastal impacts

This dataset contains monthly and annual statistics of extreme wave parameters for the Arctic, and projected increases (in probability and magnitude) in potential wave-driven coastal erosion and flooding along Arctic coastlines. The WAVEWATCH III wave model was driven by surface winds and sea ice concentrations simulated by five global climate models participated in the Coupled Climate Model Comparison Phase 5 (CMIP5) project for the historical period (1979-2005) and for the future period 2081-2100 under the emission scenario RCP8.5.

Supplemental Information

Reference

Casas-Prat, M. and Wang, X.L. (2020) Projections of extreme ocean waves in the Arctic and potential implications for coastal inundation and erosion. Journal of Geophysical Research Oceans, accepted.

Organization: Environment and Climate Change Canada | Environnement et Changement climatique Canada
NCC Ecosystem Services Value 2016

Ecosystem services (ES) consist of direct and indirect functions and processes that people and society benefit from economically or that contribute to their quality of life.
This study measures the market and non-market economic value provided by the National Capital Commission’s (NCC) lands in the National Capital Region (NCR). The NCC manages Gatineau Park, the Greenbelt and numerous green spaces referred to as urban lands, collectively referred to as the National Capital Commission’s Green Network (NCCGN). This Study will estimate the value of the natural capital (i.e., NCC lands, forests, wetlands, water systems and agricultural lands) in terms of ecosystem services and the benefits provided by nature to communities.
Natural Capital: The Economic Value of the National Capital Commission’s Green Network (2016)

FIGURE 9: ECOSYSTEM SERVICES VALUE OF NATIONAL CAPITAL COMMISSION’SGREEN NETWORK (VALUES EXPRESSED IN $/HA/YEAR)

https://ncc-ccn.gc.ca/news/natural-capital-the-economic-value-of-ncc-green-spaces-1

https://ncc-website-2.s3.amazonaws.com/documents/natural_capital_economic_value_ncc_green_network_final_dec_1_web.pdf

(Figure 9 on p. 46)

Organization: National Capital Commission | Commission de la capitale nationale
HUMA committee briefing binder: Appearance by the Minister of Diversity, Inclusion and Persons with Disabilities – December 11, 2023

Appearance by the Minister of Diversity, Inclusion and Persons with Disabilities, Standing Committee on Human Resources, Skills and Social Development and the Status of Persons with Disabilities (HUMA), 2023 to 2024 Supplementary Estimates (B), Date: December 11, 2023.

Organization: Employment and Social Development Canada | Emploi et Développement social Canada
Benzene releases from gasoline stations - Implications for human health: Mitigating measures

There are a number of mitigating measures for vapour releases at gasoline stations based on the Environmental Code of Practice issued by the Canadian Council of Ministers of the Environment (CCME 1991). These measures, which include Stage 1 vapour recovery (Figure 6), were designed to reduce the release of gasoline vapours from gasoline stations, thus lowering concentrations of volatile organic compounds (VOCs) and ozone in the lower atmosphere. 

Organization: Health Canada | Santé Canada
Benzene releases from gasoline stations - Implications for human health: Uncertainties in evaluating risk

Uncertainties in evaluating the risk to human health: Recent Canadian benzene concentrations based on monitoring data at or near gasoline station operations were not available. Estimates of benzene concentrations emitted from gasoline stations were based on modelled values of total evaporative losses, which were then used with air dispersion models to estimate the benzene exposure concentrations for residents living within the vicinity of gasoline stations. Modelling inherently includes uncertainties relating to the assumptions, input data and modelling tools used.

Organization: Health Canada | Santé Canada
Benzene releases from gasoline stations - Implications for human health: Conclusion and next steps

Conclusion: In this report, the short-term benzene releases occurring due to tanker truck unloading of gasoline into storage tanks at gasoline stations and long-term releases of benzene from gasoline station total evaporative losses are estimated. For those living in the vicinity of the gasoline station, the incremental risks for tumourogenicity from long-term inhalation exposure to evaporative emissions of benzene from gasoline ranged from 3 to 32 per million population at a distance of 20 m from the gasoline station fenceline. Risk levels of 10 per million and above are of particular concern.

Organization: Health Canada | Santé Canada
Health Impacts of Air Pollution in Canada: Estimates of morbidity and premature mortality outcomes – 2021 Report

Air pollution is recognized globally as a major contributor to the development of disease and premature death and represents the largest environmental risk factor to human health (WHO 2016). Exposure to air pollution increases the risk of premature mortality from heart disease, stroke and lung cancer.  The health and atmospheric sciences have advanced significantly in the past two decades, making it possible to estimate the number of deaths and illnesses associated with air pollution.

Organization: Health Canada | Santé Canada
Draft guidance on improving indoor air quality in office buildings: Indoor air quality and health

Indoor air quality refers to the quality of the air in an indoor environment, such as inside a building, particularly as it relates to the health and comfort of occupants. Indoor air quality is the result of the constantly changing complex interactions among building systems, the environment around the building, activities and items in the building, and occupants that affect the types and levels of contaminants in indoor environments (CCIAQ 2013b).

Organization: Health Canada | Santé Canada
Draft guidance on improving indoor air quality in office buildings: Building stewardship

Stewardship refers to overseeing and being responsible for the care and maintenance of property. Building operators and the employer are often able to directly and positively impact IAQ through building stewardship. By understanding IAQ and the interaction between products, furnishings, occupants, processes and the air quality, building managers and employers can develop policies and procedures or implement changes with air quality in mind.

Organization: Health Canada | Santé Canada
Draft guidance on improving indoor air quality in office buildings: Resolution process

The IAQ resolution process will often involve responding to a reported air quality issue. Occupants may report concerns through the supervisor or manager, the health and safety committee or representative, the union, or the employer. As a best practice, it is recommended that the employer have a formal reporting process in place for recording IAQ concerns. It is important that each workplace party understand their roles and responsibilities as it relates to the IAQ resolution process.

Organization: Health Canada | Santé Canada
Draft guidance on improving indoor air quality in office buildings: Conclusion and appendices

Indoor air quality (IAQ) is a recognized health and safety issue. Indoor air quality issues may occur in buildings when chemical and biological contaminants exist at levels that may pose a health risk to building occupants. It is also important to note that some building occupants may be considered more susceptible to health effects from exposure to elevated levels of indoor air pollutants. Preventing IAQ issues before they arise and addressing issues as soon as they are identified is the best strategy for building operators and employers.

Organization: Health Canada | Santé Canada
Infographic: What is fine particulate matter (PM2.5)?

Fine Particulate Matter (also known as PM2.5) are particles in the air that measure less than 2.5 micrometers (μm) in diameter, and typically consists of a mix of things like smoke, soot, liquid or solid particles in aerosol, or biological matter like mould, bacteria, pollen and animal dander. PM2.5 poses a risk to your health because, when inhaled, it can travel deeply into your lungs.

Organization: Health Canada | Santé Canada
Best practices for improving air quality in ice arenas

Resurfacers and edgers used to maintain the ice surface in these arenas are typically powered by internal combustion engines, which emit air pollutants such as carbon monoxide (CO) and nitrogen dioxide (NO2), both of which are associated with adverse health effects. Recommendations for reducing the levels of air pollution in arenas can provide a framework for minimizing the risk of health effects for people using ice arenas, including vulnerable populations.

Organization: Health Canada | Santé Canada
Traffic-related air pollution: An umbrella review-based human health risk assessment on selected cancer types

The objective of this risk assessment is to evaluate the association of cancer with TRAP exposure in order to inform and support programs and policies designed to mitigate exposure to, and health impacts of, TRAP in Canada. TRAP best represents the real-world pollutant mixture that many Canadians are exposed to on a daily basis. 

Organization: Health Canada | Santé Canada
Guidance for improving subway air quality

Urban rail rapid transit systems are a staple of public transit. They provide access to employment and social services, decrease private vehicle use, and promote physical activity. This document provides guidance to public transit authorities and their municipal and provincial partners on options to mitigate subway air pollution. It includes background on the sources of subway PM pollution, factors that affect them, a perspective on Canadian subway air quality, and a thorough review of the research on methods to reduce concentrations of PM in subways. This information can support informed decision-making to help improve the air quality in subway systems.

Organization: Health Canada | Santé Canada
Human Health Risk Assessment for Biodiesel Production, Distribution and Use in Canada

The general approach employed is as comprehensive as the available information allows and is comparative in nature, i.e., the impacts of biodiesel blends are compared to those of conventional ultra low sulphur diesel (ULSD) and presented as relative risks and benefits. The primary consideration of this analysis is the potential impact of biodiesel use on mobile sector emissions and atmospheric concentrations of air pollutants.

Organization: Health Canada | Santé Canada
Human Health Risk Assessment for Coarse Particulate Matter: executive summary

Health Canada has completed a detailed risk assessment entitled "Human Health Risk Assessment for Coarse Particulate Matter", a stand-alone piece focusing on the potential health impacts of coarse particulate matter (PM10-2.5). The state of knowledge on the health effects of coarse PM has and continues to advance and approximately 150 new primary scientific publications were evaluated.

Organization: Health Canada | Santé Canada
Health Risks and Benefits Associated with the Use of 10% Ethanol-Blended Gasoline in Canada

Health Canada has completed a risk assessment evaluating the potential risks and benefits to the health of Canadians from the use of E10, a formulation of gasoline containing 10% ethanol per volume. E10 is the most common proportion for ethanol-blended fuel and is considered usable in gasoline engines without the need for mechanical modifications.

Organization: Health Canada | Santé Canada
Benzene releases from gasoline stations - Implications for human health: Background

Benzene has been classified as a Group 1 carcinogen ("carcinogenic to humans") by the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC 2012, 2018) and as carcinogenic to humans by the Government of Canada (Canada 1993). Benzene was added to the List of Toxic Substances in Schedule 1 of CEPA 1999 (Canada 1999a). The adverse health effects of benzene have been reviewed and assessed in previous Canadian and international guideline documents (Canada 1993; ATSDR 2007; Health Canada 2009; Health Canada 2013).

Organization: Health Canada | Santé Canada
Health Canada’s 2022-23 Departmental Sustainable Development Strategy Report

This report on progress contributes to an integrated, whole-of-government view of activities supporting environmental sustainability and helps to make environmental decision-making more transparent and accountable to Parliament. This report details Health Canada's individual departmental actions that support the targets and/or goals of the 2019 to 2022 Federal Sustainable Development Strategy (FSDS).

Organization: Health Canada | Santé Canada
Risk Assessment Prioritization Process for Indoor Air Contaminants

Canadians spend approximately 90% of their time indoors and are exposed to a large number of indoor air contaminants. In many cases, these indoor air contaminants are known to cause or exacerbate health effects, such as asthma, allergies, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and other respiratory diseases. Some indoor air contaminants are found, or are expected to be found, in Canadian homes at a level that could pose an elevated health risk to Canadians.

Organization: Health Canada | Santé Canada
Toluene in Indoor Air

Toluene is one of a diverse, group of chemicals known as volatile organic compounds (VOCs), which can be released as a gas into indoor air at room temperatures. The health effects of toluene depend on the level to which you are exposed, for how long you are exposed, and your own personal sensitivity to the chemical. Toluene has been shown to cause eye, nose and throat irritation, headaches, dizziness and feelings of intoxication in laboratory and workplace studies. 

Organization: Health Canada | Santé Canada
Focus Area for the Regional Assessment of Offshore Wind Development in Newfoundland and Labrador

Depicts priority area for work under the Regional Assessment of Offshore Wind Development in Newfoundland and Labrador.  
  
  The Committee for the Regional Assessment of Offshore Wind Development in Newfoundland and Labrador (Committee) is responsible for providing information, knowledge and analysis regarding future offshore wind development (OSW) to inform and improve future planning, licencing and impact assessment processes. The Committee’s mandate is set out in the Agreement to Conduct the Regional Assessment of Offshore Wind Development in Newfoundland and Labrador (Agreement), and includes assessing potential environmental, health, social and economic effects of future OSW. The Agreement includes a broad Study Area.    
  
  In November 2023, the Committee determined OSW interest in the foreseeable future is more likely within a portion of the Study Area set out in the Agreement. The Committee defined this portion of the Study Area as the assessment's Focus Area. The Committee continues to conduct the Regional Assessment (i.e., present information on existing conditions and consider potential impacts of OSW) within the Focus Area.   
  
  The Committee's decision to define the Focus Area and supporting rationale is available here: https://iaac-aeic.gc.ca/050/evaluations/document/153431  
  
  The Agreement to conduct the Regional Assessment is available here: https://iaac-aeic.gc.ca/050/documents/p84343/147037E.pdf

Organization: Impact Assessment Agency of Canada | Agence d'évaluation d'impact du Canada
Dynamic Surface Water Maps of Canada from 1984-2023 Landsat Satellite Imagery

Knowledge of the location of Earth’s surface water in time and space is critical to inform policy decisions on environment, wildlife, and human security. Dynamic surface water maps generally represent water occurrence, also referred to as inundation frequency, depicting the percentage of valid observations when water is detected at the surface. The location and duration of surface water varies from areas of permanent water with 100% inundation frequency where water is always observed, to areas of permanent land with 0% inundation where water never occurs. Between these two extremes are areas of ephemeral water that experience periodic flooding with inundation frequencies between 0-100%. National-scale dynamic surface water information was generated for years 1984-2023 at 30m spatial resolution from the historical Landsat archive over Canada. The complete dataset consists of annual water maps and derived products including inundation frequency and inter-annual wetting and drying trends calculated using per-pixel logistic regression. The complete dataset enables an assessment of the timing, duration, and trends towards wetting or drying at regional to national scales.  
  
  Associated publication:  
  
  https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0034425722002358

Organization: Environment and Climate Change Canada | Environnement et Changement climatique Canada
Statistics Canada: The National Address Register Release, 2021

The National Address Register (NAR) provides users with an authoritative list of valid georeferenced civic addresses in Canada, including their corresponding mailing addresses, in a standardized address structure.

NAR is made available under the Statistics Canada Open Licence agreement (https://www.statcan.gc.ca/eng/reference/licence).

The GC API Store closed permanently at 12:00 EDT on September 29th, 2023.
With this closure, the National Address Register (NAR) will no longer be released as an API.

The NAR will continue to be released as a Pubic Use Microdata File (PUMF) via the Statistics Canada website.


Organization: Statistics Canada | Statistique Canada
Primary competition and most important competitive strength when exporting or selling business' or organization's goods or services to the United States, second quarter of 2024

Primary competition and most important competitive strength when exporting or selling business' or organization's goods or services to the United States, by North American Industry Classification System (NAICS), business employment size, type of business, business activity and majority ownership, second quarter of 2024.<br>

Organization: Statistics Canada | Statistique Canada
Extent to which artificial intelligence has reduced tasks previously performed by employees and the impact of artificial intelligence use on total employment, second quarter of 2024

Extent to which artificial intelligence (AI) has reduced tasks previously performed by employees and the impact of AI use on total employment, by North American Industry Classification System (NAICS), business employment size, type of business, business activity and majority ownership, second quarter of 2024.<br>

Organization: Statistics Canada | Statistique Canada