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- -......... -- I I .'JVVf Aj -vVT - --i-wi PLAINTIFF'S EXHIBIT I* 0'kVr'l.OO (3*... .. l.vi'.-.lv.t rs',-r^' VUgrajl ...fe.O- Shannoni Kt'r;vYv.` -"' ChTioal Uer. '* ' QUEBEC A5BEST05 WINING ASSOCIATION FALL MEETING - PALACE HOTEL. TORQUAY, ENGLAND OCTOBER 4th - 8th. 1972 O/ PROGRAMME WEDNESDAY, October 4th ^2uu noon nsssiTiblc st r^wwxnQtcn St3lionj barrier to platform 4 outslds ths 12:30 p.m. Train with reserved coaches departs. Lunch will be served en route 3:-5'3' p.m Arrive Torquay station. Coaches to Palace Hotel 7:00 p.m The President and his lady will welcome Conference delegates and their wives in thB Sun Lounge 8:00 p.m Dinner - Hotel Restaurant THURSDAY. October 5th Forenoon Free for Golf and Sightseeing 1:00 p.m. Lunch - Hotel Restaurant 2:15 p.m. Coach leaves Palace Hotel for Buckfastleigh for a ride by steam train through the River Dart Valley, returning by 5 p.m. 6:00 p.m. Coaches leave Palace Hotel for reception by the Mayor of Torbay at Oldway Mansion 7:30 p.m. Coaches leave Oldway Mansion for Palace Hotel 8:00 p.m. Dinner in Restaurant PLAINTIFF'S I* EXHIBIT lw-oo\on ( sf ^ FRIDAY. October 6th 9-:30 a.m. Business fleeting - Anstey Room 10:30 a.m. 1:00 p.m. 2:15 p.m. 6:45 p.m. 7:30 p.m. 10:15 p.m. Coffee Lunch Golf tournament (pitch A putt) on Hotel course Dinner inRestaurant Coaches leave Palace Hotel for Princess Theatre uihere delegates will bB the guests of Turner A Newall Ltd. for a performance of the "Dragon Variation" (a new thriller play starring Michael Denison and Dulcie Gray) Coaches return delegates to the Palace Hotel \.Ml .* .re -.v= . * .. .V. .. .' -J-'/__ _ .. .. SATURDAY. October ?th 9:30 a.m Business Meetinq - Anstey Room 10:30 a.m Coffee . 2:30 p.m Coach leaves PalacB Hotel for Kingswear for a river trip up th8 Dart to Totnes, arriving back at the Palace Hotel at appioximately 5 p.m. 7:00 p.m Reception - Georgian Room - Black tio and Jacket 8:00 p.m Conference Dinner - East Section of Restaurant SUNDAY, October Bth 10:25 a.m. Load coaches for return journey with delegates' luggage which should be in the hall of the Hotel by 10:15 a.m. 10:30 a.m. Leave for Dartmeet and Exetpr 12:15 p.m. (approx.) 3:00 p.m. Lunch at Dartmeet \ Arrive at Exeter for tea at Royal Clarsnce Hotel and visit to Exeter Cathedral '5100 p.m. Re-embus near Cathedral for Exeter St. Davids'atation 5:32 p.m. Travel in reserved coaches to Paddington, London Dinner will be served on route 8:2S p.m. Arrive Paddington Station ........ - ........._>........... Delegates leave individually for their hotel and return journey. QUEBEC ASBESTOS MINING ASSOCIATION FALL MEETING - PALACE HOTEL, TORQUAY, ENGLAND LIST OF ATTENDANTS ROOm NUMBER ASBESTOS CORPORATION BELL ASBESTOS MINES CANADIAN JOHNS-MAMVTLLE CAREY-CANADIAN MINES LAKE ASBESTOS OF QUEBEC NATIONAL ASBESTOS MINES M3DL3 iU3 inf uruurt t luN ASSOCIATION - U.K. I.O.E.H. q.A.w.A. Bill and June Oughtred Ian and Beth Campbell Andy and Lisa Johnson Harry Foster Parker Smith Ralph and Yvonne Bateman Marcel and Marcella Dorais Bill and Mary Emmeline Smith Bert and Marge Jobe Bill and Marion VanDerbeak Dimitry and Irina Poutiatine Bob and Phyllis Hutcheson Joe and Irene Eby NoSl and Olive Hendry s Bob and Audrey Merrill Ab and Charlotte BagenstosB Mike and Gaetane Pros Michael and Isabelle Messel Ralph and Mary Lou Hennebach and Margot Lionel and Frangoise Piuze Rollie and Liette Gagnon Bob and Margaret Coleman Ed and Mary Killian and daughter Wilfred Howard George and Ellie Wright George and Irene McCammon ^Karl Lindell Philippe Casgrein Paul and Madeleine Filtoau cc V r.T I'-JTT 5' p,r the Mir.rj eccth.c cr the dircctops or the Quebec ass-ttsi mim-.gN,A^?.nciATTr-v HELD ON- OCTOBER 6th end`7th. 1972. AT THC PALACE HOTEL. 1 PREPAY, ENGLAND / / fRIDAY, OCTOBER 6th. 1972 There tuer b present: Messrs.: J.R.fl. Hutcheson R.J. Merrill M.J. Plesoei R.S. Coleman W.W. Oughtred 1M*4 vUiClb, Ph, Ca3grain G.A. McCammon P,A. Filteau / President > Vice President 1 Director Director Director fM a c--LAv- bi General Counsel for the Association. Treasurer General Manager and Secretar There were also present Messrs.: W. H. foster I.C. Campbell J.O. Eby R.P. Cacnon M. Prus L.C. Piuzo K.V. Lindoll Chairman of the Uniform Classification & Grading, and Technical Committee Chairman of the Legislation and Taxation Committee and of Public Relations Cqmmittee Chairman of Industrial Relations Committee `bdirman of Traffic CumnilLee Chairman of Materials Handling Committee Chairman of Environmental Control Committee Chairman of Occupational and Environmental Health Committe r It ifc 2- A.H. Banonstose R.R. Bateman C.J. Killian H.Uf. Hendry R.L. Hennebach W.P. Howard J.B. Jobe A.S. Johnson D. Poutiatine F.P. Smith tf.J.W. Smith U.L. Var.Derbeek Carey-Canadian Kings Limited Turner 4 N'email Limited Rational Asbestos Wines Ltc. Can. Johns-Ranvilie Co., Ltd. American Smelting 4 Refining C: Turner 4 Neuall Limited Johns - Wan vi lie Corporation Asbestos Corporation Ltd, Johns-Kanvillo Corporation Bell Asbestos Kines Ltd. Eell Asbestos PU.nss Ltd. Jahns-PJanvi 11 e Corporation The President of the Association, J.n.Pi. Hutcheson, acted as Chairman and P.A. Filteau as Secretary cf the meeting. The Chairmen declared that a regular notice of meeting had baen duly BEiled tD all the Directors of the Association and said notice was ordered to be entered at length in the minute bock of tha Association. . There being a quorum, the Chairman declared the meeting duly constituted. The minutes of the 121st fleeting of the Directors of the Associatior held on Play 29th, 1972, were duly approved. Because of the early departure of one of the participants, ItBm number 4 mas moved to the top of the agenda. COWPiEHTS DM GENERAL BUSINESS CONDITIONS As is well known, Industry has boon facod with many problems cc z in the U.K.: \ high-rate of inflation; lou. productivity; lower demand for fibre ar.d asbestos products; poor level of industrial investment; lou level of asbestos consumption. - The asbestos-cement pipe businesses a little better, although plastic pipe has mads some inroads; the asbestos-cement pipe, however, is not on the way out, there is room for both asbestos and plastic. I In Continental Europe the position of the asbestos industry as a whole is better than in U.K.;_the demand has been picking up. In India, the demand is good, provided the coney is available. % South Africa is in a pretty good state economically; both demand and production are strong. - In the emerging countries, the situation is not too bad at the present time. In Japan,#there are signs that the demand for asbestos should increase. Thi3 also goes for Australia. The asbestos textile business has not recovored from its low level; Liie asbestos health problem has caused a great deal of damage, with a permanent loss of demand. It is not expected that the textile business will revert to the high level of previous years. cc -4- This year in U.S., business is quite good. Although industrial .construuticn has been somewhat slow, there are indications that ernotruotion starts are picking up. The Bsbestos-cement business is slow, but the asbestos-cement pipe business is very good. Plastic pipe is making inroads in the agricultural, irrigation and sewer markets. Thn fibre glass business i3 strong as a result of the high insulation specifications sponsored by the Government to save energy. Industry is trying to cope with problem' resulting from recent environmental control regulations. It seems that the five fpcc stanoerd set by OSHA can be met by most plants; the two fpcc standard will force some marginal operations to clcse down. In spite of good business ^volume, there is a squeeze between profit and price increases as a result of government controls on prices. It is expected that 1973 will be as good q^year as 1972, I A survey just completed shows that the asbestos-cement flat sheets for roofs demand is increasing strongly. The 875 million project at the Jeffrey Piine is almost completed; the new installations are almost all on computer. The P.V.C. business is expanding; a new plant is being built In Valleyfield, Quebec. It seems that plants are being sat up every where, although none appear to make any money. The services of a company environmental control group recently established are offered to any othor member company who would like to call on their assist ance. The "basic metal business in the Lt.S. ho3 not been good in 1972 and the months ahead are viewed with a certain degree of apprehension. Cost increases, declining productivity, demand for environmental c r stands rhjr.Q:. are'difficult tr. neat. These brio. about funcarno > industry with rain di f fi c'llty in the. r.acpor.y. El. Price controls are forcing sore companies to operate at a loss with the Government's refusal to entertain price increases. / Surrounding this situation, various states have proposed, standards for environmental protection; E.P.A. has even initiated hearings. It is hoped that in the long run reason Kill prevail. Tne economy is not expected tc improve until next election. Hopefully 1973 will be as good as 1972, but 1972 has been eo far disappointing, although the ajsbestos side of the business has been a shining contributor to company earnings. So far this year the short fibre business has bean very good, but there is some concern about the future. It is felt that not enough research is presently conducted in the field of new uses: end applications for asbestos; this does not'augur well. 'Possibly tne industry as a whole should support a broad research program for new applications. Forecasts indicate that 1973 should equal at least 1972. In the case of another company, 1972 has been the best year for a long time. Due to the efforts of thp industrial development group - industrial relations personnel and people in the field an average business increase of 4.4} was achieved with a 3.2% increase in productivity; 1973 is expected to be better than 1972. .a^Mr.vaafcteq:! -6- The Ccmr.i tire Chairmm wor.-' then requested to report. umrOF.r-' CLASSiriCATIC': & GRA.QU'C, AUD TCCHMICAL. COnEITTCC Uniform Cl? :-si Fication_ &_Cradi ns^ - In reviewing the recent activities of his committee, the Chairman asked the authorization of.the Directors to extend the present agreement between the Association and Lynn MacLeod concerning the Q.S. Testing Machine for two years. The request was approved by the Directors. The Committee on Research in the Use of Asbestos Tailings will submit a report to the original main group at a meeting to be held on October the 19th. This report makes recommendations as to the possible extraction of nickel-iron concentrate, the rscovery of short fibre in the tailings and magnesium salts for use in fertilizers. I,t-was pointed out that several companies had carried out considerable research in this field with extremely disappointing results. A consulting firm has been hired by the Quebec Committee to examine the economics of the above. The whole matter was discussed during the recent visit of the Minister of Natural Resources, Hon. G. Masse, and Officials of his Department. It would seem that the latter wish somewhat closer liaison with the heads of asbestos mining companies. To this end, jt was prnposed that the General Manager set up an informal luncheon at a time convenient to the Directors,.thB Minister and his Deputy Minister. Technical Committee: - The 3rd Cditico of the Chrysotile Asbestos Test Manual is now in the hands of the A.T.I. to be passed on to the printers by March 1973. I { I i; i t! i i ii i 1 L L L li l V_,{ - 7- Th= Chairman requested approval by the Cirect.r,rc of the rev i sa s tr.t: D-l, D-G, F-7, 0-2, C-F ar.d tr-.- n-... t.-.rt Z-0. fu; ins in the new edition of the Chrysotii;- Asbestos Test Manual. On a notion duly seconded, the above tests were approved In view of the proposed change in scope of ISO-TC/77, it is decided that the Association recommend a representetivs to the above committee in order to protect its interests in the upcoming problem of the asbestos fibre standards which the ISO plans to cover. The appointment of a representative for both C.J-Fi and Q.A.E.A. is proposed and accepted. INDUSTRIAL RELATION'S CQIsaiTTEE The Chairman reported that as of October 1st, 1972, contracts had been signed_uiith unions representing the hourly employee by all member companies. * He also pointed out that the C.N.T.U. is undergoing internal problems, with several groups breaking away and forming another* Federation. The status of the Asbestos Syndicate is still uncertain and it is even possible that it would operate as a separate union. The statistics of the Workmen's Compensation Commission for the V years 1969, 1970 and 1971 were reviewed, the trend being slightly upwards as anticipated, duo to the new base for compensation. TRAFFIC COtnfllTTCC The greater part of tho discussion revolved around the Japanese container movement via Vancouver or tho St. Lawrence and Fast Coast-ports. .In view of the continuous decrease oT tho Canadian share in the Far East asbBstos market, it waa racommonded that the Committee attempt to negotiate new rates on the basis th3t tonnage xy -s from vaiicus companies wo-Id be pooled. To this end, authorization la.-L r.ivF-n in orir.ci p'r by the Director's to the Cunmi ttr.a to c.tort r..?gcliiti'.'PS. -rt is felt that by usir.gt boon the Last Loaot ana West Coast Ports, a healthy competition can be maintained in that trade. Freight rates tc the United Kingdom and the Continent well also be investigated. So Far the Committee has not been successful in negotiating rates to the United Kinodom on parity with Continental Europe. The feeling is to promote a non-ccnfsrence cerrier to compete with present carriers and forcing the Conference to reduce its rates. \ i Canadian Railways will no longer publish rates that would include unloading and handling at the ports of Quebec and Trois-Rivieres. They feel that the Q.A. can negotiate better rates with the Stevedoring Company. As a consequence, the tonnage will be trucked 10G/S to Three-niv8rs and Quebec end transported by, rail to Ronlreal, as railways perform their own handling at that port. EATERIALS HANDLING COWfr.ITTCE As pointed out in his report, the Chairman emphasized that the no3t important problem facing the Committee is "Bags and Pallets". There are several sizes of bags and a great number of models of pallets used In thevIndustry. The objective of the Committee is to study those two matters and reduce the number of bag sizes and pallet models to a more practical range. i LEGISLATION AND TAXATION CumViITTCC . i four new pieces of legislation were briefly reviewed by the Chairman, namely: . c -9 - Sill_C 502 The Arctic Pollution Prevention Act - which through re;'--la ray eventually stipulate that v.r-.tar pellutarts bs not only oil but possibly acbes'.as. The Clean Air_Act - under the Department of tho Environment. A3 a first step in the establishment of National Emission Standards for pollutants such as lead, beryllium, mercury and asbestos, a firm of environment engineers had been hired to compile an inventory identifying the major sources. Bill 3S. - Quebec_Corporations Tax Act - which is designed to revise the provincial income tax and the corporation tax act with a view to bringing such law into line with the new federal income tax act. Bill_34_-_Environnent_Quailty_Act - which has been tabled by the Minister Responsible for the Environment in the Province of Quebec. It is the understanding that a Committee composed of, amongst other people, representatives of industry will be formed to review the proposed legislation. PUBLIC RELATIONS COMMITTEE The Chairman stated that more and more requests for specific and technical information on the question of asbestos and health are received by the Information Service. Presently in the case of an industry customer, correspondence on the subject Is circulated to the various Sales Managers. Guidance i3 solicited from the Directors as to articles appearing in the Press criticizing the use of asbestos and asbestos prooucts. It is felt that a letter should be sent to the Editors giving the true facts. This approach is agreed by the Directors, In preparation for- the Industry Centennial in 1976, steps are being taken to arrange for tho issue of a commemorativo stamp by the Canadian Post Office. This Centennial could possibly bo developed cc - 10 - into an international 3ffair and thus ^psrk extensive press coverage end editorial surveys ir. ntwepeurra. 7h:- setter is to be pursued further. The french-English Lexicon is progressing quite well end its contents should bB ready for review by^a lexographer by the end of 1572. It appears that publication could take place in the Spring of 1973. The Chairman requested guidance as to the operating level of employees mho are expected f.o receive a copy of tne lexicon. It is estimated that the- cost for 1G,0D2 copies mould be So,ODD approximately, un a motion duly seconded authorization is given by the Directors to spBnd\an amount of J5,D0G. * CARRIED. As a result of the renewed agitation for increased product manufacturing irr'Quebec, the Public Relations ConcittEe was directed to secure increased media attention for the position of the Industry and to provide facts through a standard letter to the Editor to any newspaper publishing reports in support of < increased products manufacturing. CNVIRONfQEHTAL CONTROL COF.fHITTEC Number B710 3fn's dust mask is now available in commercial quantities to all the companies, In connection with the growth of vegetation on tailings a rBpro- tative of the Dining and metallurgical processes of Environment Canada visited the asbestos mines. 5he will prepare a report on her observations on the natural re-vegetation and on the physical, chemical and vegetation aspects of the wastes and asbestos tailings for the information of the Directors. It was agreed in principle to go ahead with the study and to come back with a budget figure, once the costs arc determined. St-.!-<*> c c - 11 - A request has been submitted by Dr. Cibhs of RcCill University for tr.o testing of respirators for the Ir'jus trial Safety Equipment Association of America. This Bill be conducted in the- F;cGiil University Lab using mannequins ani equipment under an atmosphere of 25 fpcc. Once this phase is completed the eight best respirators are to be tested in the plants by employees at work for the asbestos companies. Four of the member companies have agreed to co-opBrale with Phase II of the proposed test; the cost to be borne by the I.S.E.A. Tne Chairman caa therefore authorized to advise Dr* Gibbs accordingly. NEtJ EU5INC5S Resignation_of_r[jr. F.P. Smith as Director of Q.A.r..A.t - WHEREAS Mr. F.P. Smith has retired as President of Bell Asb3stos Company, a member of the Quebec Asbestos Kining Association; I WHEREAS.Nr. Smith has submitted his resignation as Director of the Association in a latter to the President dated July 1, 1972; * IT IS THEREFORE KOUED THAT the Board of Directors of Q.A.W.A*. accept the resignation of Plr. Smith and convey to him the unanimous appreciation of the Board for his genuine contribution, wise counselling, meticulous and reliable scrutiny of Association matters and cordial friendship during hie many years as a Director of this Association; AND THAT hi3 colleagues on the Board extend their best oiohes for many happv and healthy years of leisure to him and his gracious wife, Ruby. The motion was seconded and carried. o xy..t - 12 - Ratification cf. ffr^fflarcel Dcra i 3_a s_a_pi tfc t cr_of_Q - A. SI. A.: !T IS ALSO F.GVED THAT Farce! Dcrais be elected as Director, as per appointment 05 PO;.-inee by cell Asbestos Hines in F.r. Smith's letter of July 1, 1S72. CARRIED. $ The outgoing Director in a few well chosen words thanked the Board of Directors and expressed how much he had enjoyed being associated with the Q.A.K.A. Peking Solo - PIr. N.W. Hendry-on behalf of the delegation from the asbestos companies reported on pis trip to China. This was the largest Canadian Trade fair ever held abroad with over 210 companies and over 500 businessmen taking part. The asbestos producers wore well represented: PI. Pharo (A.C.L.), G. Verreault (Lake), C.H. Schoch (Bell),and H.W. Hendry (C.J-Pl). The Trade Exposition was open by the Canadian and Chinese ministers of External Affairs. Visitors to the Fair included the Premier, Hr. Chou En-Lai, and the Trade flinister, Pir. Pal Hsang-Kuo, as ubII as technicians and: experts from the Chinese State Trading Agencies. The objective of the Fair was to establish direct contact between Canadian exporters and Chinese trade officials, trade corporations and end-users. One of the najor factors in achieving this objective was the presentation of more than 4DQ technical papers. The whole project was more informative for Chinese than for Canadians. The Chinese were quite impressed with Canadian asbestos ore samples, fibre grades and asbestos-cement pipe, sheets and textiles. Plany Canadian delegates went over on the idea that this wa3 a selling venture. It did not turn out that way at least for the asbestos people, although certain other companies contracted more than $25 million of new business (nickel, aluminium, wood pulp, electronics). cc - 12 - On the whole the Chinese people see- to be happy and well fed. The people were quite friendly to the visitin'? Conadicr.s. ;t wust fc-i* said thac thr- Chinese are tcugh hergainir^ and are well informed on prices, world trends, etc. COffrgN'TS ON POLITICAL CLIMATE IN QUEBEC// The recent B.C. election returned a socialist government in that province. One wonders how meaningful this change is, / / Tha federal election campaign is in progress and the Separatists Issue has been brought to the fore. Other provinces seen to react and will not let Quebec opt out. AsNa result, the Liberals may loss soma seats in Quebec and Ontario, but gain some in the Maritimes. The Provincial Government of QuebGC has announced tha signing cf a contract with Bechtel Corporation for the development of the James Bay Project. Such action shows that the Government Has no fear in inviting American capital to invest in Quebec. * The May-June confrontation between the Unions and thB Government seems to have affected the credibility cf the Unions on political grounds. 1973 WINTER MElTIN'G t The General Manager announced that the Winter Meeting of the Associatio would be held at the Cerroraar Beach Hotel, Dorado, Puerto Rico, March 15 - 18, 1973. A list of possible locations for Winter and Fall Pleoting3 cf the Association for the years 1974-1975 was submitted by the General Manager and the Directors were requested to express their preference before the Meeting to be held next day, October 7th. - 1<5 .The latter were made aware cf tlr selections anrccabln ta the najority the following day and advised that a fcroel letter fron, the General Manager would confirm thc-ir selections. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, the meeting then adjourned. CERTIFIED CORRECT Secretary Chai man