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Canadian Partnership for Children's Health & Environment (CPCHE) is an affiliation of groups with overlapping missions to improve children’s environmental health in Canada.
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On Aug 25, join For Our Kids, @cpche.ca & Dr Glen Kenny for a Back to School Info Session: Extreme Heat in Schools & How to Prepare!
#ClimateChange #Parenting #Education #Schools #Wildfires #ExtremeHeat
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Back to School Virtual Info Session: Preparing for Extreme Heat
Join a one-hour info session to prepare for extreme heat in schools this fall. Leading expert Dr. Glen Kenny will provide insights and tips for parents, caregivers, teachers, and education support tea...
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August 17, 2026 at 5:17 PM
The rising incidence of extreme heat events in Canada is posing new challenges for outdoor learning and play.

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August 5, 2026 at 1:53 PM
La fréquence croissante des épisodes de chaleur extrême au Canada pose de nouveaux défis à l’apprentissage et aux jeux en plein air.

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August 5, 2026 at 1:48 PM
Both wildfire smoke and extreme heat can harm children’s health. Risk is amplified when these climate-related events occur at the same time. Find out how to reduce risk and protect children’s health indoors.

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FAQ: Wildfire Smoke and Extreme Heat - Canadian Partnership for Children's Health and Environment (CPCHE)
Our classrooms are not air conditioned and we are experiencing both heat and wildfire smoke. What should we do to reduce the health risks?
healthyenvironmentforkids.ca
July 17, 2026 at 3:51 PM
La fumée des feux de forêt et les épisodes de chaleur extrême peuvent toutes deux nuire à la santé des enfants.

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FAQ : La fumée de feux de forêt et la chaleur extrême - Canadian Partnership for Children's Health and Environment (CPCHE)
Nos salles de classe ne sont pas climatisées, et nous subissons simultanément un épisode de chaleur extrême et un épisode de fumée de feux de forêt. Que devrions-nous faire pour atténuer les risques s...
healthyenvironmentforkids.ca
July 17, 2026 at 3:51 PM
Extreme heat events are on the rise. Children are especially vulnerable to heat’s harmful effects on their developing bodies and brains.

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July 15, 2026 at 1:15 PM
Les épisodes de chaleur extrême sont en hausse. Les enfants sont particulièrement vulnérables aux effets nocifs de la chaleur sur leur corps et leur cerveau en développement.

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July 15, 2026 at 1:09 PM
Extreme heat events are becoming more frequent and intense in Canada. Children are especially vulnerable to heat-related health risks. Many children spend the summer months in child care settings, not all of which are equipped with adequate cooling.
July 6, 2026 at 7:30 PM
Les épisodes de chaleur extrême sont de plus en plus fréquentes et intenses au Canada. Les enfants sont particulièrement vulnérables aux risques sanitaires liés à la chaleur. De nombreux enfants passent les mois d’été dans des structures d’accueil,
July 6, 2026 at 7:28 PM
Ready to be inspired? Join the second session in the HELD 2026 Speakers Series to hear from an engaging line-up of speakers who will draw on real-world examples to highlight the motivations, challenges and benefits of creating natural, climate-resilient outdoor settings and opportunities for ...
June 20, 2026 at 10:51 PM
Joignez-vous à nous pour une conversation virtuelle sur les solutions inspirantes mises en œuvre par des écoles et des services de garde qui ouvrent la voie et montrent ce qui devient possible lorsque les enfants ont accès à des milieux d’apprentissage et de jeu sains,
June 15, 2026 at 2:03 PM
Joignez-vous à nous pour une conversation virtuelle sur les solutions inspirantes mises en œuvre par des écoles et des services de garde qui ouvrent la voie et montrent ce qui devient possible lorsque les enfants ont accès à des milieux d’apprentissage et de jeu sains,
June 12, 2026 at 2:27 PM
Join CPCHE and our amazing line-up of experts for our first session in the HELD 2026 Speakers Series. This practical webinar will help you navigate the child health considerations of artificial vs. natural outdoor surfacing options for schools and child care programs.
June 10, 2026 at 10:44 AM
The HELD 2026 Virtual Speaker Series sessions are right around the corner. You won’t want to miss this opportunity to go deeper into this year’s Collective Call for Action and learn from inspiring examples of outdoor learning settings across Canada.
June 4, 2026 at 10:21 AM
We know that children need protection from extreme heat. But we don’t know what percentage of outdoor spaces at schools and child care settings are equipped with features such as tree canopy and natural surfacing that provide such protection.
June 2, 2026 at 11:52 AM
Nous savons que les enfants ont besoin d’être protégés de la chaleur extrême. Mais nous ignorons quel pourcentage des espaces extérieurs des écoles et des services de garde sont dotés d’aménagements, comme un couvert arboré et des surfaces naturelles qui offrent cette protection.
June 2, 2026 at 11:49 AM
Lack of green space in under-resourced communities means that some children are missing out on the multiple health benefits of time spent in quality, natural outdoor settings.
May 28, 2026 at 12:05 PM
Le manque d’espaces verts dans les communautés à faibles ressources prive certains enfants des nombreux bienfaits pour la santé associés au temps passé dans des milieux extérieurs naturels de qualité.
May 28, 2026 at 12:04 PM
Canada’s $30B investment in a world-class system of $10-a-day child care should prioritize healthy and natural outdoor settings. Check out the HELD Collective Call for Action and urge your elected officials to take action: healthyenvironmentforkids.ca/held/2026-ca...
May 26, 2026 at 1:15 PM
L’investissement de 30 milliards de dollars du Canada dans un système de calibre mondial de services de garde à 10 $ par jour devrait accorder la priorité à des milieux extérieurs sains et naturels.
May 26, 2026 at 1:14 PM
Not every child in Canada has access to healthy outdoor settings to play, learn and develop connections with the natural world around them. We are calling on decision-makers to ensure that healthy outdoor learning is a reality for all children in Canada.
May 21, 2026 at 1:06 PM
Tous les enfants au Canada n’ont pas accès à des milieux extérieurs sains où jouer, apprendre et tisser des liens avec la nature qui les entoure. Nous demandons aux décideuses et décideurs de veiller à ce que l’apprentissage extérieur sain devienne une réalité pour tous les enfants au Canada.
May 21, 2026 at 1:05 PM
The HELD 2026 Call for Action outlines leadership and action needed to ensure greener and cooler learning and play spaces to protect children in a warming climate.
May 19, 2026 at 11:17 AM
L’Appel à l’action de la JMAS 2026 expose le leadership et les mesures à prendre pour assurer des aires d’apprentissage et de jeu plus vertes et plus fraîches afin de protéger les enfants dans un climat qui se réchauffe.
May 19, 2026 at 11:16 AM
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Today is Healthy Environments for Learning Day!

We are one of over 50 organizations in Canada calling for healthy, sustainable and climate-resilient outdoor learning and play settings for all children.

To learn more, visit: healthyenvironmentforkids.ca/held/2026-ca...

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2026 Campaign: Outdoor Learning Settings - Canadian Partnership for Children's Health and Environment (CPCHE)
Welcome Healthy Environments for Learning Day (HELD) 2026: Outdoor Learning Settings. Thursday April 23, 2026 Children thrive outdoors. There is robust research showing that children are healthier, mo...
healthyenvironmentforkids.ca
April 23, 2026 at 7:39 PM