Mesothelioma News Critics says Canada’s asbestos ban long overdue By Mesothelioma News January 2, 2017 January 2, 2017 Mesothelioma News Canada recently took the long-awaited step of banning asbestos products. The ban will go into effect by 2018 and critics say it's long overdue. Letter: Asbestos ban is a victory for all Canadians A comprehensive ban on asbestos set for 2018