Media Invitation: RESILIENCE 2026 – International Conference on Multiple Chemical Sensitivity (MCS)

Hosted by: Environmental Health Association of Canada / Environmental Health Association of Québec

SAINT-SAUVEUR, QC, April 28, 2026 /CNW/ – 

Exclusive Virtual Media Briefing:

Date: May 6, 2026

Time: 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM (EST)

Location: Virtual  

The virtual room will open at 8:45 AM for early access and technical check-in.

Media representatives are invited to attend a virtual briefing in advance of RESILIENCE 2026, an international conference addressing Multiple Chemical Sensitivity (MCS) as an emerging issue in public health, accessibility, and human rights.

This 60-minute session will provide journalists with:

• A concise overview of key findings and themes from the conference
• Insights into the growing prevalence and impact of MCS in Canada
• Perspectives on healthcare access, environmental exposures, and systemic barriers
• Opportunities to ask questions directly to conference organizers and experts

Featured speakers include:

Environmental Health Association of Canada / Environmental Health Association of Québec

• Rohini Peris, President & CEO
• Michel Gaudet, Executive Director
• John Molot, MD

La Confédération des organismes de personnes handicapées du Québec, COPHAN

• Paul-Claude Bérubé, Executive Director

Additional speakers to be confirmed

RESILIENCE 2026 brings together leading researchers, clinicians, policymakers, and civil society organizations from Canada and internationally to examine the scientific, clinical, and societal dimensions of MCS, and to advance practical solutions across systems.

The media briefing is intended to support informed reporting ahead of the conference opening.

Embargoed information and early insights will be shared with attending media.

Registration is required to attend the media briefing.

https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/s6yT4YRRQnqTKIFR_2OJiA

The virtual room will open at 8:45 AM for early access and technical check-in.

Conference Details

RESILIENCE 2026

May 7–8, 2026

Virtual Conference, registration:

May 7, 2026: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/mTKHwk7UTjyaRLCtiUwMDg

May 8, 2026: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/yIc5FRPnRKmBFqn9XaSURw

Visit our press page: https://aseq-ehaq.ca/en/resilience-2026-press/ 

https://aseq-ehaq.ca   |  https://ehac-asec.ca  

SOURCE Environmental Health Association of Canada