CIPHI Environmental Health Foundation of Canada

04/30/2026

Student Bursary to attend the CIPHI National Annual Education Conference being hosted in St. John's, Newfoundland, August 16-19, 2026. Open to CIPHI Student members only who match the criteria listed.

04/21/2026

2026 EHFC Award nominations now open. This is an annual opportunity to reocognize one of your deserving colleagues for various categories:
> Communications
> Environmental Health Leadership
> Food Safety
> Public Health Education
> Recreational Water (pools, spas, splashpads, waterparks)
> Safe Drinking Water
Go to www.EHFC.ca for details and to complete an online nomination form.

04/21/2026

2026 EHFC Continuing Education Bursary Applications now open.

01/05/2026

12/03/2025

It's Giving Tuesday. Please support CIPHI's Charitable Division at www.EHFC.ca This year we are celebrating our 36th year and a donation of $36 dollars from 150 donors would ensure we reach our fundraising goal of $10,000 set by the EHFC Board of Trustees. We are almost halfway to our 2025 goal. All donations of $20 or more receive a tax receipt.

11/13/2025

Are you an Indigenous individual seeking a career that makes a meaningful impact? The Environmental Health Foundation of Canada, in collaboration with Indigenous Services Canada, is pleased to offer a bursary program designed to support Indigenous students on their educational journey to becoming Environmental Public Health Officers (EPHOs). Visit www.ehfc.ca/bursaries-information for further details.

Êtes-vous un·e Autochtone à la recherche d’une carrière qui a un impact significatif ? La Fondation canadienne de l’hygiène du milieu, en collaboration avec les Services aux Autochtones Canada, est heureuse d’offrir un programme de bourses destiné à accompagner les étudiant·e·s autochtones dans leur parcours pour devenir agents de santé environnementale et publique (ASEP). Pour en savoir plus, visitez https://www.ehfc.ca/fr/bursaries-information.

09/26/2025

🌟 Congratulations to the 2025 EHFC Student Bursary Recipients! 🌟

These outstanding students were awarded bursaries to support their attendance at the CIPHI AEC. 👏

🎓 Award Recipients:
• Vivian Nwosu
• Brendan Hay
• Humira Khajah
• Mark Cheng
• Nitasha
• Breanna Chapman
• Taylor Jarvis
• Youngeun Cho
• Renee Salvacion
• Harmandeep Gill

09/25/2025

🌟 Celebrating Excellence in Environmental Public Health 🌟

The Environmental Health Foundation of Canada (EHFC) proudly recognized outstanding contributions in the field through its annual awards. Congratulations to all the recipients who continue to make a difference in protecting public health across Canada! 👏

📸 Highlights from the Awards Ceremony:

1️⃣ T. Duncan Ellison Safe Water Award – Presented to Moazzam Imran for his dedication to safe drinking water.

2️⃣ Food Safety Award (Sponsored by NSF) – Awarded to Calgary Zone Environmental Public Health.
From left to right: Derak Deland, Govt Affairs Manager NSF), Daria Romanish, Manny Ahmad (accepting on behalf of Calgary Zone), Lena Parker (EHFC Chair).

3️⃣ Dr. R. Neil Lowry Safe Recreational Water Award – Presented to Shawna Stevens, accepted on her behalf by Theresa Reid, CIPHI Saskatchewan President.

4️⃣ Lilli Ann Zahara, CPHI(C), AB Public Health Education Award – Presented to Diane Luka, accepted on her behalf by Manny Ahmad.

5️⃣ Environmental Health Leadership Award (Sponsored by Hedgerow) – Awarded to Thomas Pelletier, accepted by Peter Heywood (CIPHI Ontario Branch).
In the middle: Neil Grinwis, CEO of Hedgerow Software.

6️⃣ Clifford E. Van Alstyne, CPHI(C), BC Communication Award – Presented to Vanessa Nickelo for her outstanding communication efforts in environmental health.

✨ A heartfelt thank you to our sponsors, partners, and dedicated professionals who inspire excellence and leadership in environmental public health every day.

09/24/2025

The EHFC, CIPHI's Charitable Division has openings on it's Board of Trustees. If you are a CPHI(C) and a member of CIPHI you can express your interest by going to www.EHFC.ca home page to apply. Or to learn more about this volunteer opportunity send an email to [email protected] or if you are attending the CIPHI National AEC this week in Kelowna BC stop by the EHFC booth and meet the Board Chair Lena Parker to learn more.

09/24/2025

The CIPHI ON Branch Annual Golf Tournament participants raised $400 on Sept 7th to support the EHFC's program for students to attend the CIPHI National AEC. The money was raised through the annual Ron de Burger Memorial Putting contest. Ron was a former EHFC Chair and his family organized this annual fundraiser.

Ron's family provided the trophy and partnered with the EHFC in the creation of the putting contest display banner.

Photo L to R: Ron's son Dave, his sister Listje, daughter-in-law Michelle, grandson Ryan, CIPHI RAC members Ken Gorman & Pamela Scharfe and EHFC Vice Chair Ralph Stanley who helped host the annual tournament.