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The following publications are distributed to interested individuals and organizations upon request. Please note that some of the older publications may no longer be available. Northern Contaminants Program (NCP) publications focus on Aboriginal health and safety resulting from exposure to contaminants in foods and wildlife.  Arctic Monitoring and Assessment Program (AMAP) publications focus on contaminants from the environment including global warming and organic pollutants. Other publications dealing with issues not directly related to either program are listed for your interest.

NCP Publications Database

The NCP Publications Database   contains descriptions of more than 1100 publications on the research and related activities conducted under the Northern Contaminants Program.


NCP Publications

Canadian Arctic Contaminants Health Assessment Report




Synopsis of Research Conducted Under the Northern Contaminants Program

Synopsis of Research Conducted Under the Northern Contaminants Program

  • 2004-2005 Addendum
  • 2004-2005
  • 2003-2004
  • 2001-2003
  • 2000/2001
  • 1999/2000
  • 1998/1999



Canadian Arctic Contaminants Assessment Report II

Canadian Arctic Contaminants Assessment Report II
(CD version available)

  • Highlights
  • Complete 5 volume set


CACAR II Highlights Report



CACAR II Human Health Report



CACAR II Knowledge in Action Report



CACAR II Biological Report



CACAR II Knowledge in Action Report






Cover of Summary or projects 2004-2005

NCP Summary of Projects

  • 2004-2005
  • 2003-2004
  • 2002-2003
    Also available in Inuktitut
  • 2001-2002
    Inuktitut   (5.25 Mb, 179 Pages)
  • 2000-2001
    Inuktitut   (4.42 Mb, 173 Pages)
  • 1999-2000
    Inuktitut   (4.81 Mb, 127 Pages)
  • 1998-1999
    Also available in Inuktitut





AMAP Publications

Cover Page AMAP Assessment Report 2002: Heavy Metals

  • AMAP Assessment Report 2002: Heavy Metals


Cover Page AMAP Assessment Report 2002: Human Health in the Arctic

  • AMAP Assessment Report 2002: Human Health in the Arctic


Cover Page AMAP Assessment Report 2002: The Influence of Global Change on Contaminant Pathways to, within, and from the Arctic

  • AMAP Assessment Report 2002: The Influence of Global Change on Contaminant Pathways to, within, and from the Arctic


Cover Page AMAP Assessment Report 2002: Persistent Organic Pollutants in the Arctic

  • AMAP Assessment Report 2002: Persistent Organic Pollutants in the Arctic


Cover Page AMAP Assessment Report 2002: Radioactivity in the Arctic

  • AMAP Assessment Report 2002: Radioactivity in the Arctic


Cover Page Arctic Pollution Issues: A State of the Arctic Environment Report

  • Arctic Pollution Issues: A State of the Arctic Environment Report


Cover Page AMAP pamphlet

  • AMAP pamphlet


Cover Page Arctic Pollution 2002, Arctic Monitoring and Assessment Program

  • Arctic Pollution 2002, Arctic Monitoring and Assessment Program





Other Publications

  • Northern Science and Technology in Canada: Federal Activity Report (April 2004-March 2006)
  • Northern Science and Technology in Canada: Federal Framework and Research Plan (April 2000-March 2002)
  • An Overview of POPs in the Environment (1994)
  • The Arctic Environmental Strategy An Action Plan (1991)
  • Contaminants in Northern Canada - Artic Environmental Strategy: Northern Contaminants Program
  • Contaminants in the Deh Cho II: A Summary of Five Years of Research Under the Northern Contaminants Program
  • Contaminants in the Northern Ecosystem and Native Diets (1989)
  • Environmental Studies No. 68-72; 74-75
  • Ethical Principles for the Conduct of Research in the North (1998)
  • Impacts of a Warming Arctic: Arctic Climate Impact Assessment
  • Innusiqatianiq Avatittini: ITK's Guide to CACAR II
  • Northern Contaminants Vol. 1 Issue 1 (1998)
  • Northern Perspectives Vol. 25, No.2 (1998