Air Quality Forecasting [2007]

Environment Canada’s Air Quality Forecast Program (AQFP) provides air quality forecasts to 75% of Canadians. The program works as a partnership between Environment Canada and the provinces. These forecasts are a one to two day prediction of air quality conditions. Air quality is expressed using an Air Quality Index (AQI), which provides information on the adverse effects of the more common air pollutants. TNS Canadian Facts was contracted by Environment Canada to conduct a survey which was designed to gauge attitudes and awareness of the AQFP, communication issues surrounding the program, and other general issues of relevance to the program. The sample for the survey is representative of all regions of Canada, and was drawn to complete 400 interviews in each province. Individuals 18 years of age and older were interviewed in the household, using the “next birthday” selection technique. Telephone interviews were conducted with a random sample of Canadians 18 years and older in their official language of choice. In total, 4173 completed interviews took place in February and March of 2007. Air Quality Forecasting [2007] - Final Report: http://www.queensu.ca/cora/_files/ECAQF-2007.pdf Copyright (c) 2007 - Environment Canada and TNS Canadian Facts