Asbestos is not banned in Canada. It's legal to import it. It's legal to sell it and a number of asbestos products. Asbestos imports are actually rapidly increasing.
On June 7th, 2016. See this statement in context.
On June 7th, 2016. See this statement in context.
June 7th, 2016 / 11:45 a.m.
National Representative, Health, Safety and Environment, Canadian Labour Congress
Asbestos is not banned in Canada. It's legal to import it. It's legal to sell it and a number of asbestos products. Asbestos imports are actually rapidly increasing.
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