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Quebec health officials speak out against asbestos

Quebec health officials speak out against asbestos Critics send letter to federal Health Minister demanding action but risk backlash in province that mines the deadly mineral Martin Mittelstaedt Environment Reporter, Dec. 2, 09 A number of prominent Quebec public health officials are among the signatories to a letter concerning asbestos sent to Health Minister Leona Aglukkaq, asking her [...]

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CP Report: Quebec government holding onto health report into link between asbestos and cancer

Quebec government holding onto health report into link between asbestos and cancer By Andy Blatchford (CP) – Dec. 2, 2009 MONTREAL — For eight months, the Quebec government has been holding on to a report that explores the link between asbestos-related cancer and Canada’s only community that still mines the substance. The study is believed to be the [...]

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