What did Marois' government end?
Asbestos production
Maple syrup exports
Public healthcare
Hydroelectric projects
Answer
The provincial ban on asbestos production in Quebec signifies the end of an era where asbestos was widely used and exported. Notably, Quebec was once the world's largest producer of the fibrous mineral. However, growing awareness of the significant health risks associated with inhaling asbestos fibers, particularly the aggressive form of lung cancer known as mesothelioma, prompted the decision to cease its extraction and utilization in the province.
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