The Occupational Health Clinic for Ontario Workers (OHCOW) fears mesothelioma, which can take decades to develop, will soar in coming years. Yet, as clinic director, Jim Brophy, reports, there is nobody keeping track. He added that the frequency of calls to the clinic is higher this year than in each of the last three years. A fact which mirrors experience worldwide due to the long development phase of Mesothelioma.

Canada, one of the world's leading producers of asbestos, is among the few developed countries that hasn't banned the material. The Canadian government defend their stance by saying that recent science proves that the type of asbestos mined in Canada is much safer than others; and that properly handled, Canadian asbestos is safe to use.

One mesothelioma sufferer likened Canada to a drug pusher in the way it promotes and sells asbestos.

Worker deaths from asbestos exposure rising