Environmental Quality Branch

CLEAN AIR DAY

Clean Air Day Across Canada

Last Updated: May 2008

Clean Air Day occurs on the first Wednesday in June, every year. This year, it's on June 4.
Here's a small sampling of national events.

National Clean Air Day
This federal campaign encourages people to adopt habits that will improve local air quality and reduce greenhouse gas emissions. An important clean air choice is avoiding driving whenever you can, especially driving alone (in a "single-occupant vehicle"). Instead, consider taking the bus, carpooling, cycling, rollerblading or walking. Clean Air Day is a fun way to start your commitment to protecting the environment and the air we breathe. Many communities in Canada have Clean Air Day activities. Visit this website to find out how you become part of the solution.

Commuter Challenge
The Commuter Challenge is a friendly competition between Canadian cities to see which one can cut its air pollution the most, by getting out of the car and using environmentally friendly modes of transportation instead. These include carpooling, taking public transit, cycling, rollerblading and walking! Telecommuting (working at home) is another way to reduce vehicle emissions.

National Environment Week
Environment Week is aimed at raising awareness about environmental issues, as well as promoting activities that will help preserve, protect and restore our environment. It takes place in early June each year to coincide with World Environment Day, which was proclaimed by the United Nations in 1972. Clean Air Day also occurs during this week.

For More Information:

Environmental Quality Branch
Ministry of Environment
Government of British Columbia

PO Box 9341
Stn Prov Govt
Victoria, British Columbia
Canada V8W 9M1
http://www.env.gov.bc.ca/air