Asbestos may be found in:
Building insulation. House siding. Floor and ceiling tiles. Car and truck brake pads.
Where can you find asbestos in Canada?
CAREX Canada estimates that approximately 235,000 Canadians are exposed to asbestos in the workplace.
Is asbestos common in Canada?
This is the final step to ban asbestos in Canada. The last asbestos mine in Canada closed in 2011, but several industries still use products containing asbestos.