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.
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.
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!
This editor’s message focuses on highlights from a great 2025 CRPA Conference in Hamilton that blended science, networking, and fun—from a keynote on saving rhinos with nuclear science to a series of engaging sessions, lively hospitality, and unforgettable firsts, attendees left inspired.
The most recent CRPA conference, Forging the Future, was held in Hamilton, ON, on May 26 to 30, 2025. Following are some photos of the conference.
Dave Niven, chair of the 2025 CRPA conference committee, compares pulling off the recent Hamilton conference to an epic quest, but he says the Local Organizing Committee rose to the challenge! They share what worked, what tested the team, and why they think hosting is worth it!
