In 2006, Environmental Defence tested children in British Columbia, New Brunswick, Ontario, and Quebec for chemicals. They found an average of 23 chemicals in each child, including carcinogens, hormone disruptors, respiratory toxins and neurotoxins.

“Childhood cancers are up 21% and asthma rates are four times higher than they were in the 80s.” - Adria Vasil, Author of "Ecoholic"