Whereas 1
- According to the Rotterdam Convention’s review committee, chrysotile (the dominant form of asbestos found in Canada) is unequivocally a human carcinogen.
- The World Health Organization (WHO) and other international agencies agree, and Canada acknowledges that all forms of asbestos fibers, including chrysotile, are carcinogenic.
Whereas 2
- Canada is the only western democracy to have consistently opposed international efforts to regulate the global trade in asbestos.
- For several years, Canada has led opposition to listing chrysotile under the Rotterdam Convention.
Whereas 3
- The sale of asbestos is illegal in Canada.
- Data show increasing consumption of Canadian asbestos under the sales activities of Chrysotile Canada Inc.
Resolved 1
- That the National Council of Women of Canada adopt as policy the inclusion of chrysotile asbestos as a dangerous substance in the Rotterdam Convention.
Resolved 2
- That the National Council of Women of Canada urge the Government of Canada to include chrysotile asbestos as a dangerous substance in the Rotterdam Convention.
Resolved 3
- That the National Council of Women of Canada urge the Government of Canada to ratify the Rotterdam Convention without delay.
