Clean Air Day in Canada

• Clean Air Day activities
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• Clean Air Day activities
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While air quality in Canada is relatively good compared to many parts of the world, it can still affect your health.

That is why Canada is continuing to take action to reduce air pollution and greenhouse gas emissions to protect the environment and human health. 

Air pollution in Canada comes from several sources. Human-caused sources include burning fossil fuels for transportation, electricity use and industrial processes.

Natural sources of air pollution, such as wildfires, dust and pollen, are becoming more of a concern due to climate change. Wildfire smoke contains many harmful air pollutants, resulting in poor air quality locally and thousands of kilometres away.

Air pollution harms wildlife, vegetation, and crops, and erodes buildings. It also contributes to other environmental issues, such as biodiversity loss and climate change.

Air pollution can lead to heart and lung diseases, stroke, cancer, and premature death. There is no safe level of exposure to many air pollutants. Some people, including people aged 65 or older, children, and those with pre-existing health conditions are more at risk of experiencing health effects.

In Canada, air pollution contributes to more than 17,000 deaths each year, with estimated costs of $146 billion annually.

Clean Air Day activities

Find resources, ideas, and ways to get involved in communities across Canada:

• Clean Air Day event planning toolkit – Mahihkan Management

  Resources to plan your Clean Air Day event that focus on community-led, youth-driven, and Indigenous-informed activities.

• Clean air is kind

  Clean air is kind to our health and the planet. Explore resources, events, and everyday actions for healthier air for all.

• Clean Air Day Festival – Green Venture

  Enjoy student environmental film screenings, interactive activities, community displays, and light refreshments at this free event.

• St. Albert Clean Air Day – Alberta

  Discover how air monitoring stations work, learn easy ways to help keep our air clean and get a free bike tuneup.

• EnviroFest and Commuter Challenge – Moncton, New Brunswick

  Learn and participate in sustainability activities and join the Commuter Challenge throughout Environment Week.

• Clean Air Day – NB Lung

  Learn about clean air, get free promotional materials and download a kit to plan your own event.

• Understanding the air we breathe

  On Tuesday, June 16, 2026, nearly 200 young people aged 9 to 12 will gather at the Labo des Neurones Atomiques (Atomic Neurons Lab) in Montréal for a big day of free interactive activities on air quality, health, and the environment!

  The program will include scientific experiments, interactive exhibits, hands-on workshops, outdoor activities, and a science show!

  Organized by L’île du savoir (the Island of Knowledge), in collaboration with the Neurones Atomiques (Atomic Neurons) and financial support from Health Canada, this day aims to raise awareness among young people about air quality issues through fun, lively, and accessible activities.

  A day for learning, experimenting, getting active, and sparking scientific curiosity!

• 2026 Eco-Solar Home Tour

  Free tours of energy-efficient and solar homes in Edmonton and Calgary, Alberta. Talk with homeowners and hear about their experiences with the latest energy-efficient technologies!

• Commuter Challenge

  Invite your colleagues or workplace to join in the national Commuter Challenge between May 31 to June 6, 2026.

Watch and read

Study of Winter Air Pollution in Toronto - Canadian Geographic

This story highlights the study of air pollutants in winter found at monitoring sites throughout Toronto, Ontario. This research led by Environment and Climate Change Canada’s scientists can help us find solutions to reduce air pollution in cities across Canada.

Deep Breath, Deep Dive: Air Quality and Your Health

Learn how air quality can affect our health and what we can do about it.

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