(The following statement is copied from the opening paragraph of the CNSC synthesis report released April 15, 2009.)
Many health studies have been performed throughout the years because of the historical and current presence of the nuclear industry in the community of Port Hope, Ontario and because some residents have expressed concerns about possible health effects in the community.
The Commission Tribunal therefore requested that the Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission (CNSC) staff draft a report that would amalgamate the results and conclusions of all Port Hope health studies commissioned over the years.
Based on the environmental and epidemiological studies conducted in Port Hope and the findings of research studies conducted in other countries, the CNSC concludes that no adverse health effects have occurred or are likely to occur in Port Hope, as a result of the operations of the nuclear industry in the community.
To read the CNSC news release online or the summary Information update, use the following links.
News Release:
http://www.nuclearsafety.gc.ca/eng/mediacentre/releases/news_release.cfm?news_release_id=339
Information update:
http://www.nuclearsafety.gc.ca/eng/mediacentre/updates/porthope_apr15_2009.cfm
The CNSC will appear before Port Hope municipal council on June 16 at 7 p.m. to discuss the report and will hold an open house in Port Hope to answer questions from the public on June 17 and 18.
To download the full 102-page document, click on the PDF below.
Understanding Health Studies and Risk Assessments Conducted in the Port Hope Community from the 1950s to the Present (PDF 495 KB)
