National Observer
On Nov. 9, Green Party Leader Elizabeth May tabled a parliamentary petition on an issue few Canadians are even aware of — asbestos cement pipes. National Research Council studies state that as these aging pipes deteriorate, they shed asbestos fibres into the water, and this comes with cancer risks. Asbestos is not regulated in Canadian water, so very few municipalities test for asbestos, even as the pipes break more and more frequently. Click here to continue reading