Canada resists adding deadly asbestos to toxics blacklist

By Jim Morris

Major producer resists adding substance to toxics blacklist

Excerpts from this story referencing "Rotterdam Convention":

"… osed the listing of white, or Chrysotile, asbestos, under Annex III of the Rotterdam Convention. The treaty requires would-be exporters of toxic substances to warn and ob …"

"… countries.Canada’s refusal to endorse the listing of asbestos under the Rotterdam Convention drew sharp rebukes from the Canadian media. Canada has a long history of d …"