TRIUMF, Canada’s national accelerator laboratory, is the only facility in Canada to have operated a clinical proton therapy centre. While clinical operations have stopped, TRIUMF has transformed its beamline into the TRIUMF Proton Therapy Research Centre (PTRC). Read on to learn more about the work being done by this exceptional research asset for Canada!
In her editor’s message, Tanya Vlaskalin welcomes readers to 2026, the Year of the Fire Horse. She highlights stronger ties with the Canadian Association of Radon Scientists and Technologists (CARST) through the 2026 joint conference and new NORM and CRPA-CARST working groups, and reaffirms CRPA’s dedication to international collaboration.
Stéphane Jean-Francois reflects on the interconnected legacy of the international radiation protection community. He recounts his experience at the 60th anniversary celebration of the Société Française de Radioprotection (SFRP), for which they held a conference and invited their extended radiation protection family. Read about Stéphane’s highlights from the conference!
Grant Cubbon writes about his trip to the 2025 International Technical Safety Forum (ITSF). The conference, held every two or three years, brings together safety specialists from all over the world. In 2027, ITSF will be hosted in Canada! Keep reading to hear about Grant’s experience and the future of this exciting global event!
On October 16, 2025, CRPA and the National Registry of Radiation Protection Technologists (NRRPT) signed a memorandum of understanding to collaborate on training, education, and accreditation of radiation protection professionals in Canada. Keep reading to find out about this exciting collaboration!
Learn about CRPA’s upcoming 2026 conference, hosted in collaboration with the Canadian Association of Radon Scientists and Technologists (CARST) in Saskatoon this spring. By combining our resources and collective knowledge, we aim to deliver a truly exceptional event that will significantly impact the radon and radiation protection landscape!
CRPA and the Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission (CNSC) meet twice a year to exchange information relevant to stakeholders in the licensee community. Meeting minutes are shared with CRPA members, but Stéphane Jean-François provides Bulletin readers with a summary of the May 2025 CRPA-CNSC Working Group meeting as a taste of what can be found online.
In this edition of the Health Physics Corner, Jeff Sandeman asks how you would identify and isolate a radiation source inside a sealed truck. He breaks down a number of possible solutions and offers an example from his own experience. Keep reading to find out what really happened!
The Radiation Safety Institute of Canada (RSIC) and CRPA are excited to announce the launch of a scholarship in memory of Delmar McCormack (Mac) Smyth (1923–2011). Learn about Delmar’s legacy and the three $2,000 scholarships that will be awarded to Canadian university students in 2026!
CRPA announced the names of new CRPA(R) recipients following the fall 2025 exams in Hamilton and Vancouver. The CRPA(R) designation is the highest level of competency recognized by CRPA and assures employers, regulators, and the public of a professional’s expertise. The next exam will be held in Saskatoon in May.
In this president’s message, Tara Hargreaves highlights the upcoming CRPA and Canadian Association of Radon Scientists and Technologists (CARST) joint conference, thanks members for their contributions, and encourages new people to get involved as we move into the new year. Find out what you can expect from CRPA in 2026!
