Critics slam feds’ defence of Quebec asbestos mine

Asbestos industry says asbestos can be used safely, but critics say it's time the governing Conservatives let it die a natural death.

The federal government's defence and support for asbestos is "beyond reason, logic and economics," and stems from a "misguided perception of Quebec politics," says NDP MP Pat Martin, who's been fighting to ban asbestos mining ever since he was elected in 1997.

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