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Welcome to the Canadian Mesothelioma Foundation

Founded in 2008, the Canadian Mesothelioma Foundation is a largely volunteer-run registered charity, dedicated to raising awareness and understanding about mesothelioma in Canada. Mesothelioma is a rare cancer that is almost exclusively linked to asbestos exposure. The CMF supports mesothelioma patients and their families, as well as the development of a network of expertise in mesothelioma diagnosis, treatment and care across Canada. Learn more about us here.

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Bienvenue à la Fondation Canadienne du Mésothéliome

Fondée en 2008, La Fondation Canadienne du Mesotheliome est un organisme de bien faisance enregistré en grande partie géré par des bénévoles, dédié à la sensibilisaton et la comprehension sur le mésothéliome au Canada. Le mésothéliome est un cancer rare qui est presque exclusivement liée à l’exposition à l’amiante. La FCM soutient les patients de mésothéliome et leurs familles, ainsi que le développement d’un réseau d’expertise dans le diagnostique, les traitements, et les soins de mésothéliome à travers le Canada. Pour en savoir plus, cliquez ici

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CMF webinar on Screening for Mesothelioma in High-Risk Individuals now available for viewing

On Monday, May 12th, Dr. Erik Vakil of the University of Calgary gave a webinar that explored whether it's possible to detect mesothelioma earlier through screening. He discussed who is considered high risk, why early detection is so difficult, and what tools (like low-dose CT scans and experimental blood tests) are currently being studied. His talk - which is intended for a general audience, including patients, families, and healthcare providers - is now available for viewing on the CMF's YouTube channel. Click the link below to watch the webinar.

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Save the Date:  Mission for Meso Fundraising Gala 2025

September 17, 2025 at the Four Seasons Centre for Performing Arts

Mission for Meso Gala 2025

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The CMF was proud to support 

The Italian Fallen Workers Memorial Event, MONDAY, APRIL 28, 2025

Italian Fallen Workers Memorial EventAQ, EG onstage IFWM  ​​

The Consulate General of Italy in Toronto and Villa Charities together with the Italian Fallen Workers Memorial Project Committee held the honouring the memory of thousands of Italian Fallen Workers, who immigrated to Canada in search of a better life, but who instead, met their destiny on the work fields of this great nation. May we never forget their sacrifice. The CMF is proud to join in honouring their memory. 

It's not too late to make a contribution. Villa Charities Foundation is a registered charity. www.ItalianFallenWorkersMemorial.com

 

 In Memory of Éric Jonckheere

Eric Jonckheere

It is with great sadness that we inform you of the death of our friend and colleague Éric Jonckheere, a courageous activist for justice for asbestos victims and for a global ban on asbestos.
 
Éric and his family endured an unimaginable degree of suffering caused by asbestos. Their story began in a small company town in Belgium, where Éric’s father was the manager of an Eternit asbestos cement factory. A significant proportion of the asbestos used there came from Canada. Eventually, Éric’s father, mother and two of his brothers died from mesothelioma. Tragically, Éric himself joined them on December 13, 2024 after a tenacious struggle against the relentless cancer that began four years ago. His story will of course resonate deeply with many of you, from your own experience or that of a loved one with mesothelioma.
 
Éric decided years ago that he would not rest until he helped to win justice for asbestos victims and achieve a global ban on asbestos. He made a magnificent contribution to that struggle. He was a charismatic, bigger than life, figure who won people over with charm and humour (often dark) as much as by statistics and policy arguments.
 
Éric contributed greatly to our asbestos struggle in Canada, as he did in many parts of the world. Alec Farquhar, CMF Board Member and Coordinator of Asbestos Free Canada, was privileged to host him in 2012, when he stood in solidarity with hundreds of activists of Sarnia, Ontario. This was a major moment of progress on our journey to ban asbestos in Canada in 2018.
 
Éric visited Canada again in 2019, when the CMF sponsored the Canadian launch of Daniel Lambo’s film “Breathless”, which portrayed the global reach of the asbestos industry, grounded in the story of the Jonckheere family. In 2022, the CMF supported the global distribution of the English translation of Éric’s book.
 
After his mesothelioma diagnosis, Éric came to Toronto in November 2023 and gave a powerful speech at the CMF’s conference. Again, he showed us the urgency of supporting the best possible research into early detection and treatment of mesothelioma. With CMF support, Éric also visited the closed asbestos mines in Quebec – in the town formerly called Asbestos and now called Val des Sources. Éric was in great discomfort at times but courageously and in good humour confronted once again the place where the asbestos in his lungs came from.
 
Éric was a powerful influence in our movement and a great friend of the CMF.  We miss him deeply.
 
In love and solidarity with Éric, his family and many friends and colleagues

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