The most recent CRPA conference, Symposium on Radon and Radiation Protection, was a joint venture with the Canadian Association of Radon Scientists and Technologists (CARST). It was held in Saskatoon, SK, on May 27 to 31, 2026. Here are some photos of the conference.
Conference co-chair Michael Stoicescu walks readers through the entire journey of planning the joint CRPA and Canadian Association of Radon Scientists and Technologists (CARST) conference—from inception to what was eventually evidence of what can be achieved when radiation protection professionals come together to learn from and connect with one another.
Three finalists in the 2026 Anthony J. MacKay Student Paper Contest present their papers at the CRPA conference in Saskatoon. Winner Ann Drakes received the $500 cash prize and was presented with the trophy.
Michèle Légaré discusses CRPA’s new memorandum of understanding with France’s Société française de radioprotection (SFRP). Under this agreement, CRPA and SFRP will exchange ideas, extend special registration rates to each other’s conferences, and encourage members to submit abstracts to each other’s conferences.
Jing Chen reflects on the ongoing international collaboration between CRPA and the China Society of Radiation Protection (CSRP), highlighting some of the things that have been possible under CRPA and CSRP’s new memorandum of understanding.
We introduce incoming Students and Young Professionals Committee Chair Benjamin Puzantian, who tells readers about the free membership for students starting in 2027 and a new membership category for early career professionals.
The CRPA Communication Committee makes an appeal for photos to use in their marketing material and volunteers to help with social media.
Deputy editor Grant Cubbon’s message is all about the upcoming CRPA annual conference. He commends the work being done by this year’s organizing committee and highlights some of the exciting things that will be happening at the conference. He also lets readers know what they will find in this special conference edition of the Bulletin.
Each year, students across Canada submit their work to the Anthony J. Mackay Student Paper Contest and three finalists are selected to present their research in person at the CRPA conference. Learn more about each finalist and the incredible work that earned them their spot at this year’s conference!
