Alfonso Gagliano on Public Works and Government Services

In the House of Commons on October 4th, 2001. See this statement in context.

Public Works and Government ServicesOral Question Period

Saint-Léonard—Saint-Michel Québec

Liberal

Alfonso Gagliano LiberalMinister of Public Works and Government Services

Mr. Speaker, the government has recognized that today's asbestos products can be used perfectly safely.

As my hon. colleague mentioned, the government has defended the safe use of chrysotile asbestos nationally and internationally.

I have asked my officials to start work on a policy on the safe use of chrysotile asbestos in all federal buildings.

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