Ban Asbestos
Asbestos is a known carcinogen that has been banned in many countries throughout the world. It has claimed the lives of countless Canadians and continues to be one of the leading causes of workplace related deaths in this country. We spend millions of dollars each year to remove asbestos from old buildings because of the danger it poses.
In spite of the proven dangers, the federal government actively supports the export of this deadly material to developing countries. There is no excuse for this deadly trade.
Bill C-399, introduced by Nathan in June 2009, would ban the mining and export of asbestos while helping the workers of the last operational mine transition into a healthier economic opportunity.
Want to get involved?
Download a copy of the Ban Asbestos Bill (Bill C-399) here:
Bill C-399, An Act to Ban Asbestos
Download a petition to gather signatures in support of a ban:
Petition to the House of Commons to Ban Asbestos
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For more information and updates on how you can help stop this deadly trade follow the links below
- July 15, 2010
If asbestos is so dangerous, why do we support it? - July 14, 2010
Tax support of asbestos industry means we all share the blame - July 09, 2010
An Immoral Industry - Ottawa Citizen - July 05, 2010
Canada and Asbestos: Exporting Death - June 30, 2010
Don’t revive asbestos mine: cancer society - June 25, 2010
ACTION ALERT: Send a Letter to Stop the $58 Million Bailout for Asbestos - June 14, 2010
Quebec breathing new life into one of Canada’s last remaining asbestos mines - June 06, 2010
Deathbed reprieve for killer industry? special by Kathleen Ruff - April 15, 2010
Ban Asbestos article by Cullen in The Mark News - March 24, 2010
Committee rejects motion on pro-asbestos group - March 23, 2010
Corporate welfare for asbestos continues - March 17, 2010
Letter to Prime Minister Harper Requesting an End to Funding the Asbestos Lobbyists - February 13, 2010
Controversy brews over asbestos deaths in Mexico - February 12, 2010
On hot seat over asbestos - September 28, 2009
Strong moral case to ban Canadian asbestos exports - June 10, 2009
Watch CBC documentary on the damage caused by Canada’s asbestos industry - June 01, 2009
Winning Create Your Canada Bills Call for Less Asbestos and More Bike Lanes
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