The Ongoing
Asbestos Story


Canadian mines suspended. Canadian Mining Journal. Nov. 28, 2011.

Should Canada's asbestos industry shut down for good? CBC, Nov. 25, 2011

Asbestos mining stops for first time in 130 years. CBC, Nov. 24, 2011

Asbestos, a known carcinogen, has received substantial media attention lately. The Daily Show with Jon Stewart did a segment on the industry and the town in May of 2011; news outlets reported on the show's coverage. Then an online petition was started to protest the industry. At a recent United Nations meeting, the Canadian government blocked an attempt to label asbestos a hazardous chemical.  Here's the run-down on who said what, when.

* Miner Not Amused By Daily Show Asbestos Spoof

* Daily Show mocks Asbestos, Que.

* CUPE endorses CanadaCausesCancer.ca campaign launched by a group of young Canadian comedians.

* Top health official says it's wise to warn about hazardous materials like asbestos

* The big deal: Should Canada defend the asbestos industry?

* Canada keeps asbestos off UN hazardous chemicals list