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Canadian asbestos: a global concern.

Laurie Kazan-Allen1

  • 1laurie@lkaz.demon.co.uk

International Journal of Occupational and Environmental Health
|July 30, 2004
PubMed
Summary

The first independent asbestos conference in Canada highlighted the global impact of the chrysotile industry. It led to the formation of Ban Asbestos Canada to support victims and raise awareness.

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Area of Science:

  • Environmental Science
  • Public Health
  • Occupational Health

Background:

  • The chrysotile (white asbestos) industry has significant domestic and international repercussions.
  • A lack of independent discourse has historically surrounded Canada's asbestos legacy.
  • Asbestos stakeholders have exerted considerable influence over national asbestos policies.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To convene the first independent conference on asbestos in Canada.
  • To examine the multifaceted impacts of the chrysotile industry.
  • To provide a platform for asbestos victims and international experts to share their experiences and concerns.

Main Methods:

  • Convening an independent conference in Ottawa, Canada.
  • Facilitating discussions between Canadian asbestos victims, their relatives, and international experts.
  • Gathering testimonies on the strategies employed by asbestos stakeholders.

Main Results:

  • The conference critically examined the global reach and influence of the chrysotile industry.
  • Victims and their families shared powerful accounts of the tactics used to control the asbestos agenda.
  • The formation of Ban Asbestos Canada, a dedicated advocacy group, was a key outcome.

Conclusions:

  • The conference underscored the urgent need for greater awareness and support for asbestos victims.
  • The establishment of Ban Asbestos Canada marks a significant step in addressing Canada's asbestos legacy.
  • Independent platforms are crucial for challenging established narratives and advocating for victim rights.

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