Canada - Latest News and Important Events

15th April 2011
Quebec Government agrees in principle to fund the expansion of the Jeffrey asbestos mine
The government of Quebec has decided to ignore the pleas of human rights advocates, hundreds of public health experts worldwide and one of the province's largest unions and says it will fund the expansion of Canada's last asbestos mine.
http://www.sherbrookerecord.com/content/view/611910/27/

December 2010...

The Lancet exposes Quebec's hypocrisy - click here

9th December Quebec Jeffrey Asbestos Mine Protest
A protest will be held outside Canada House, London, and in many other capital cities, on the 9th December, to coincide with an Asian delegation to Quebec to protest at the planned expansion of the Quebec Jeffrey asbestos mine.

For information see the flyer.....Click here

July 1st Canada Day of Shame Protest

A protest was held on Canada Day, 1st July, to shame Canada for its continued export of asbestos to developing countries, and especially for the Quebec government’s proposed loan guarantee of $58 million for a new asbestos mine, the Jeffrey mine, which will produce more than 200,000 tonnes of asbestos a year for the next 25 to 50 years.

In the meantime, the Canadian Government is assisting the opening of the Jeffrey mine for one month to attract international investment and it is understood that UK and Indian companies are interested in visiting the mine. A joint press release has been issued condemining any investment in the Jeffrey mine.

Canada Day Protest Press Release view here

Photo of Canada Day Protest view here

Joint Press Release view here