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The National Asbestos Observatory (ONA) is a research entity dedicated to developing knowledge about the impacts of the handling of asbestos mine tailings (AMT) on air quality, the environment, the health of populations and the quality of life of communities.
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Together, let’s shape the future of asbestos regions
The national asbestos observatory presents its very first TAARMAQ scientific conference (Supported and acceptable transition of asbestos mining residues in Quebec). This will take place on March 27 and 28, 2024 at the Thetford Convention Center. All the...
TAARMAQ program: extension of the pre-application period until February 15, 2024
As announced on January 18 by our partner, the FRQS (Quebec Research Fund - Health), the date for submitting the pre-application for the TAARMAQ program (Supported and Acceptable Transition for Asbestos Mining tailings in Quebec) is postponed to January 15. ...
Invitation – “Civil Society and Associations” Advisory Committee
Since its creation, now a year ago, the National Asbestos Observatory (ONA) has held numerous consultation meetings in order to identify the most pressing research issues for communities in asbestos regions, which allowed to...
CREATION OF THE ONA
The creation of the National Asbestos Observatory (ONA) is a measure provided for in the 2022-2025 Action Plan – “Asbestos and asbestos mining tailings in Quebec: towards the transformation of a liability into a sustainable asset”.
This action plan from the Government of Quebec was developed in response to the recommendations made by the Bureau d’audiences publique sur l’environnement (BAPE) in the investigation and public hearing report No. 351 – The inventory and management of asbestos and asbestos mining residues.
Mandate
The ONA was established to coordinate research on the impacts of the presence and handling of asbestos mine tailings and other asbestos-containing products on air quality, the environment, the health of populations and workers, and the quality of life of communities.
The ONA's mandate includes:
- Determining best practices
- Scientific monitoring
- Acting as an ambassador for Québec on the international scene
- Supporting the economic transition of the former asbestos-producing regions of northern and southern Quebec
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