Impacts on people’s health and lives who must leave their homes to find low-wireless radiation areas i.e., low electromagnetic radiation (EMR) areas away from cell towers
There are an estimated 3% to 30% of Canadians who are adversely affected by the emissions from wireless devices and their supporting infrastructure. This includes a subset who are debilitated. Some have great difficulty finding safe housing. Many will be left stranded as exposure levels increase with more rollout of wireless technologies, particularly with the densification of so-called “small” cell antennas and the additional tall towers for new technologies. This is a “vulnerable population” in urgent need of protective measures.
There are numerous peer-reviewed publications on electrosensivity, also called electromagnetic hypersensitivity (EHS), supporting the reports by those adversely affected. For example:
Dominique Belpomme, Philippe Irigaray (2022) Why electrohypersensitivity and related symptoms are caused by non-ionizing man-made electromagnetic fields: An overview and medical assessment. Environmental Research 212
There are Canadian MDs who specialize in this area and treat patients on a daily basis. One physician is Dr. Riina Bray at the Women’s College Hospital in Toronto. Two of Dr. Bray’s relevant papers:
Riina Bray MD, David Fancy PhD, (2020). Clinical Practice Guidelines for EHS – Proceedings from a Symposium on the Impacts of Wireless Technology on Health.
Riina Bray MD (2020), Clinical Practice Guidelines in the Diagnosis and Management of Electromagnetic Field Hypersensitivity (EHS)
Electrosensitive Society
PHIRE (Physicians’ Health initiative for Radiation and Environment
Consensus statement – Press Release
Learn more from the top leaders in EMF science, medicine and protection about EHS and other adverse health effects:
More about Canadians Evicted-By-Wireless
Based on estimates from other countries such as Japan, Sweden and the UK, at least 3% of Canadians experience adverse effects from exposure to emissions from cell towers and other wireless devices, with some individuals having debilitating symptoms that necessitate that they live in low-wireless radiation areas.
Meet some Canadians evicted-by-wireless
Here are a few of our courageous neighbours who are sharing their experiences with us about how they have been, or will be, evicted-by-wireless.
Trudy B.
Registered Nurse (non-practicing) and former Clinical Nurse Specialist, Trudy B., requires a low-wireless radiation living space to prevent life-threatening symptoms. Because a cell tower is being planned too close to her home, Trudy has appealed to the local Council, the CEO of Rogers Communications, and the federal minister responsible for the approval of wireless infrastructure, for the application for this tower to be withdrawn based on humanitarian grounds.
Riley, M. (2023f, August 16). Carlow Mayo council votes to concur with proposed Kuno Road cell tower.
Riley, M.(2023). Canadians for Safe Technology weigh in on Kuno Road cell tower approval.
Trudy’s Letter to ISED and Rogers
Alberta resident, former baker and author, Flo M. spent her life’s savings purchasing her home beside Buck Lake because it is a low-wireless radiation area. She now faces eviction-by-wireless because of a proposed cell tower nearby. Flo does not know where she can find another safe place that is affordable.
Jaycox, E. (2024). Wetaskiwin county resident opposes proposed cell tower due to health concerns. Pipestone Flyer.
Flo M.
Marie L.
Originally from Manitoba, now based in Alberta, Marie L. lives in her modified cargo van. Marie, like many others with electrosensitivity, has other environmental sensitivities including Multiple Chemical Sensitivities (MCS) and severe reactions to mould. In her travels, she is constantly dodging cell towers because too much exposure makes her ill. To avoid freezing winter temperatures, she travels to warmer locations, with a supportive medical letter.
Ledwich, S. (2022). Former Winnipegger chases warmer weather, survival in her gutted van. Streets. Art & Soul.
LeBlanc, M. Multiple Chemical Sensitivity & Environmental Illness – Awareness and Acknowledgement. (8-minute award winning video includes electrosensitivity)
Ontario Northern Bruce Peninsula resident, Laura V., who once had a vibrant career as a naturopath, experienced debilitating symptoms from cell tower emissions where she had her office. Laura is advocating for a low-wireless radiation zone after many moves before finding a safe haven near Dyers Bay. This unique opportunity for a safe haven for herself and others will be lost if the proposed cell tower is installed.
Vanderaa, L. (2024). Letter: Asking Council To Refuse Approval of Application For Proposed Lindsay Rd 40 Telecommunication Tower. Bruce Peninsula Press.
Vanderaa, L. (2025, January 14). Letter: Response to Telecom Tower Letter.
Vanderaa, L. (2024). PDF of Letter: Asking Council To Refuse Approval of Application For Proposed Lindsay Rd 40 Telecommunication Tower. Bruce Peninsula Press.
Laura V.
Martin W.
Former police officer Martin W. was forced by severe health problems, caused by exposure to electromagnetic radiation, to live in temporary accommodation for five years. He eventually found safer housing, but must still avoid further wireless radiation exposures, especially from cell phone towers.
When realizing the health consequences of over-exposure to wireless radiation, Martin, along with others, formed
The Canadian Initiative for Safe Wireless, Electric and Electromagnetic Policy (WEEP Initiative). Although it has not been active recently, the website does contain much valuable information. Note that links for two important documents commissioned by the Canadian Human Rights Commission (CHRC) have changed. These documents were used to establish the CHRC policy on environmental sensitivities. The updated links are as follows:
Sears, M. E. (2007). The medical perspective on environmental sensitivities
Wilkie, C., & Baker, D. (2007). Accommodation for environmental sensitivities : legal perspective
Brock University professor David F. spent years living outdoors because of reactions to wireless radiation such as that emitted from cell tower antennas.
Bray, R., & Fancy, D. (2021). Proceedings from a Symposium on the Impacts of Wireless Technology on Health. May 31, 2019 Symposium. Environmental Health Clinic, Women’s College Hospital, University of Toronto, Canada, 2021, 134.
Out in the Open, 3, 2018 Canadians claiming to have “electromagnetic hypersensitivity” feel forced to escape modern life | CBC Radio.
Fancy, D. (2018). Briefs in Accessible Format – Bill C-81, An Act to ensure a barrier-free Canada – HUMA (42-1) – House of Commons of Canada.
Submission: Subject: Request for an invitation to appear at the HUMA Hearings on Bill C-81, the proposed Accessible Canada Act. House of Commons Canada. Our Commons. Human Resources, Skills and Social Development and the Status of Persons
David F.
Check back for information on others evicted-by-wireless in Canada.