rotterdam convention
Abandoning asbestos
A little less than a year ago, the House voted on an NDP motion that called on the Harper government to support the listing of asbestos as a hazardous chemical product under the Rotterdam Convention and provide measures to assist the transition of workers in the asbestos industry. The motion was defeated with the vast majority of Conservatives voting against.
The House will pass judgment on asbestos
This evening the House of Commons will vote on the following NDP motion.
This is the week that was
The Conservatives were bashful. And mysterious. And succinct.
Conceding the point, sticking with the policy
The government’s delegation in Geneva offers an interesting admission.
Standing up for asbestos
The Canadian delegation interjected yesterday to object to the inclusion of asbestos in the Rotterdam Convention.
‘Problematic if misused’
Former cabinet minister Chuck Strahl says the government should support the addition of asbestos to the Rotterdam Convention.
Can asbestos be used “safely”?
Our new blog ‘Science-ish’ considers the evidence