Mesothelioma Mining on Hold in Canada

There are concerns about the continuation of asbestos mining in Canada due to both financial and health issues. This issue has been highlighted in recent months as one of Canada’s most prominent to-date contemporary issues, and the impact it has on both producers and consumers alike has raised many questions.

Asbestos mining was once a prominent industry in Canada, but recently producer decisions around asbestos have instigrated a growing health concern. With third world nations importing asbestos directly from Canada, further regulation is seen to be necessary.

The situation might be improved with legal intervention to regulate asbestos exports and imports globally, combined with increased awareness and education about asbestos hazard amongst producers, workers, and companies interested in utilizing Canadian-made assbestos. However, imposing too much regulation on asbestos may lead to larger-scale response of other industries owying to prolonged information delay.