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For 20 years, miners sickened by toxic aluminum dust couldn’t file compensation claims. Why? - The Toronto Star

Experts say scientific evidence did not justify a two-decade-long ban on neurological claims by miners who were part of a “human experiment.” For 20 years, miners sickened by toxic aluminum ... read more

Ontario pledges $1M to help ailing miners exposed to toxic dust - The Toronto Star

The Ontario government will commit $1 million in funding to assist Ontario miners who believe years of exposure to toxic aluminum dust left them with debilitating neurological diseases, the Star ... read more

'It feels like the cavalry is coming': Ontario vows $1M to help miners exposed to aluminum dust | CBC News

The Ontario government says it will commit $1 million in funding over the next year to help ailing Ontario mine workers who believe years of exposure to aluminum dust has left them with ... read more

Uranium Miner’s Daughter “Breaks the Trail” for Victims of Toxic Aluminum Dust “Treatment” - Business Wire

Contacts. Myles Sullivan, USW Director-elect for Ontario and Atlantic Canada, 416-243-8792 Janice Martell, McIntyre Powder Project, 705 849-5802, minersinfo@yahoo.ca Sylvia Boyce, USW District 6 ... read more

Ontario apologizes to miners forced to inhale aluminum powder for years - Yahoo Finance Canada

Ontario issued an official apology to hundreds of former miners who for decades were forced to inhale an aluminum powder that was supposed to prevent silicotic lung disease, but instead put them at ... read more

Ontario apologizes to miners, families for harm caused by McIntyre Powder

Ontario Labour Minister Monte McNaughton gave a long-awaited apology Wednesday afternoon to mine workers who were exposed to McIntyre Powder for over three decades and their families. read more

Ontario pledges $1M to help ailing miners exposed to toxic dust

The Ontario government will commit $1 million in funding to assist Ontario miners who believe years of exposure to toxic aluminum dust left them with debilitating neurological diseases, the Star ... read more

Uranium Miner’s Daughter “Breaks the Trail” for Victims of Toxic Aluminum Dust “Treatment” - Business Wire

Decade-long campaign by daughter of deceased uranium miner leads to victory for workers subjected to aluminum dust inhalation “treatment.” Contact Us Newsroom ... read more

Uranium Miner's Daughter "Breaks the Trail" for Victims of Toxic Aluminum Dust "Treatment" - Financial Post

TORONTO — A decade-long campaign led by the daughter of a deceased uranium miner has led to victory for workers struck by Parkinson’s disease after being subjected to aluminum dust inhalation ... read more