Health sites contain asbestos

According to access to information requests made by Radio-Canada, over 180 health care sites contain asbestos.

The carcinogenic fiber used as a fire- retardant is being found in buildings such as hospitals, clinics and long-term care homes.

Provincial authorities are working to create a registry, but say it won’t be completed for another two years. During that time, they will have to determine asbestos levels in buildings and report them.

The CSN labor union, representing over 120,000 health care workers is urging the government to act faster.

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STORY WRITTEN BY: JAMIE-LEE GORDON