This webinar presents findings from the 2022 Royal Society of Canada policy brief on wastewater surveillance for SARS-CoV-2 RNA in Canada.

This report summarizes pan-Canadian wastewater surveillance approaches adopted across jurisdictions in Canada and the usefulness of this innovative technology as an early detection method for SARS-CoV-2 and other pathogens.

During the webinar, two discussants will elaborate on the application of this scientific method in the Canadian public health landscape.

By the end of this webinar, participants will be able to:

1. Learn about Canada’s wastewater surveillance system for SARS-CoV-2 and other pathogens.
2. Understand the latest technologies and methods identified across jurisdictions (on and off-reserves) to inform public health decision making.
3. Identify public health implications in the context of infectious diseases, and how these might apply to other public health threats including antimicrobial resistance (AMR) linked to antibiotics in wastewater.

This webinar will be delivered in English with simultaneous interpretation available in French. The presentation will be followed by a discussion session. At the end of the presentation, participants will be able to ask questions during a dedicated Q&A period in English.