Position:
The Government of Ontario must set minimum standards for air quality in schools.
Resolutions:
#A01-12, Indoor Air Quality in Schools
Status:
Open
Recent Developments:
September 25, 2002
Received a letter from Education Minister indicating that IAQ in schools is to be addressed by a $4 million per year Action Plan against asthma, which includes the Air Quality School Guidelines initiative to be spear headed by the MOHLTC.
September 12, 2002
Received a letter from Community, Family & Children's Services, indicating that primary jurisdiction over this issue falls to the Ministries of Health and Education.
July 10, 2002
Received a letter from Municipal Affairs & Housing Minister Hodgson, indicating that OBC does not regulate operation and maintenance of HVAC systems after they are installed. The letter also indicated that the MOHLTC has established an Asthma Strategy Committee, which will address indoor air quality among other issues.
March 14, 2002
alPHa executive director Andy Papadopoulos and staff member Gordon Fleming met with Bill Crawford (CMHC) to discuss the possibility of an educational tele-conference on indoor air quality. Focus is on residences, but information should be useful background for what desired standards should account for.
Notes:
- alPHa may consider requesting representation on the project advisory committee for the Air Quality School Guidelines.
