MONTREAL – Quebec’s asbestos-mining industry is fighting back against the Jon Stewart show.
The head of the Jeffrey Mine calls a satirical news report on the "Daily Show" a tacky parody and in poor taste.
In a statement today, mine boss Bernard Coulombe says he didn’t know what he was getting himself into and by the time he realized it was a parody, it was too late.
He says the only reason for last week’s report was to discredit him and make the people of Asbestos, Que., look ignorant.
A comedian on the show mocked Coulombe for exporting asbestos to India. At one point, he even referred to Coulombe as a "douchebag."
In today’s response, Coulombe insists that the type of substance that is mined in the Quebec town – chrysotile – has been proven to be safe.
Coulombe says he is disgusted to have been part of the report.
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