OTTAWA – The Chemistry Industry Association of Canada supports the results of Health Canada’s Report on Human Exposure to Environmental Chemicals, released today. Biomonitoring studies such as this are useful tools for obtaining exposure information, which can be combined with other scientific approaches to advance public health. That being said, the association urges caution when interpreting biomonitoring studies.

The Chemistry Industry Association of Canada’s Business and Economics (B&E) Group has released the 2010-2011 Competitiveness Scorecards. The national competitiveness assessment, as well as assessments for each of the country’s major centers for chemical production - Quebec, Ontario and Alberta - are updated each year. The regional and national B&E committees prepare and evaluate the reviews immediately following the federal and regional budgets. This year, the scorecards highlight the progress and developments made towards improving competitiveness and take note of the pressures facing chemical clusters in central Canada. Please note that the Quebec scorecards will be available in Fall 2010.

The Chemistry Industry Association of Canada’s Business and Economics (B&E) Group has released the 2009-2010 Competitiveness Scorecards. The national competitiveness assessment, as well as assessments for each of the country’s major centers for chemical production - Quebec, Ontario and Alberta - are updated each year. The regional and national B&E committees prepare and evaluate the reviews immediately following the federal and regional budgets. This year the scorecards highlight the progress and developments made towards improving competitiveness and take note of the pressures facing chemical clusters in central Canada, particularly in Quebec.