Mr. Speaker, chrysotile is the only asbestos fibre produced and exported by Canada.
Canada has long supported the approach of a controlled use of chrysotile.
Over the past 30 years, the federal government has promoted the controlled use of chrysotile nationally and internationally, and we will continue to do so.
We strongly believe that the health risks associated with mining chrysotile and with the manufactured products containing chrysotile, can be managed under regulated and controlled conditions.
Thanks to the Chrysotile Institute, Canada has worked with countries that produce and use chrysotile on effectively implementing regulations on controlled use.
I want to assure the House that, in terms of using chrysotile, our government approach's is a responsible one.