tobacco
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Cannabis industry opposes call for plain packaging, advertising bans
But licensed producers argue that cannabis isn’t as dangerous as tobacco.
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British American Tobacco agrees to take over Reynolds in $49B deal
Expands markets for the global tobacco and next generation products business.
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Liberal government plans plain tobacco packages
Tobacco companies warn a legal battle may be looming.
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Law doesn’t bar suits against cigarette companies in Conn.
Bolsters case of cancer victim who won a $28 million judgment against R.J. Reynolds.
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Study wants tobacco manufacturers to handle butt clean-up
It proposes companies take on the collection, transport, processing and safe disposal.
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Mohawk tobacco president beats tax rap
But found guilty of two other charges under the Tobacco Tax Act.
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Cancer Society pushes plain packaging for tobacco
Report urges the government to strip attractive branding.
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Ontario to hike taxes on high incomes, tobacco and aviation fuel
Increases are part of efforts to raise $29 billion for public transit and infrastructure projects.
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Smoking bans could help employees butt out: report
Conference Board of Canada says added support measures would significantly aid quitting.
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Ontario Court of Appeal refuses to dismiss $50B tobacco lawsuit
Province claims companies misrepresented risks of smoking.
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Salary increases in the West top the East
Conference Board salary outlook pegs national average at 3%.
