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!
In this interview with the incoming CRPA president, learn more about Joe Zic, what he has planned for his presidency, and where he would like to see the organization in a few years’ time.
In Tara Hargreaves’ last message as CRPA president, she reflects on all that the radiation protection community has accomplished in recent times and looks forward to the 45th annual CRPA conference and what the incoming president has in store for the organization.
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!
