Wireless Radiation Safety Code 6 and Health Effects

Wireless Radiation, Safety Code 6 and Health Effects Presentation to Council

Council Actions Requested • Place a moratorium on the approval of new cell towers Vote of non-confidence in Guelph, Dec. 16, 2013 Passed a motion asking Industry Canada to place a moratorium on the approval of any new radiocommunication facilities until such time as the review of Safety Code 6 has been finalized. Similar motions passed in Thorold and Oakville, ON

Council Actions Requested • Recognize ES Electrosensitivity Recognize that some individuals are more susceptible to harm from wireless radiating devices. During the 2009 review of Safety Code 6, the only significant change was Health Canada quietly dropped this line from the code: “Certain members of the general public may be more susceptible to harm from RF and microwave exposure. ”

Council Actions Requested • Write to Health Canada Asking For Proper Public Consultation before updating Safety Code 6 • Health Canada has committed to public consultation before updating SC 6 • Ask Minister Ambrose to follow international best practices in its review of the evidence • Full transparency around all studies included and excluded • Full disclosure of all conflicts of panel members

Council Actions Requested • Consider Joining CRINS Canadian Radiocommunications Information and Notification Service. CRINS oversees the public consultation process, and assists municipalities in evaluating proposed tower applications and presenting their concerns to the proponents and Industry Canada. Membership is at no cost to municipalities.

Council Action Summary • • • Adopt a Prudent Avoidance Policy Place a moratorium on approval of new cell towers Recognize ES electrosensitivity Write to Health Canada asking for proper reviews Consider joining CRINS