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This chapter is a personal history of presumptive legislation for cancer in firefighters in Manitoba and how the modern wave of legislation began there in 2002. It provides insights into the advocacy process and how individuals can make a difference. Lessons learned about the role of science in the process are also discussed.
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Forrest, A. (2016). How Presumptive Legislation Got Started in Manitoba: A Personal History. In: Guidotti, T. (eds) Health Risks and Fair Compensation in the Fire Service. Risk, Systems and Decisions. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-23069-6_13
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