In the absence of mandatory guidelines to ensure open and transparent reporting of environmental data, companies can arbitrarily set environmental goals and choose not to fully disclose data
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau signalled in the mandate letter he recently delivered to Health Minister Jane Philpott that he wants the initiative to be one of her top priorities. The measure, promised by the Liberals in last falls election, is being applauded by the Canadian Cancer Society, which says tobacco companies currently use their cigarette packs as mini billboards. The cancer society says plain packaging is an important and logical step to curb tobacco marketing, reduce smoking and save lives. The term plain packaging is used because, under the initiative, the colours surrounding the name of the brand will all be the same
The three main manufacturers (Philip Morris, British American Tobacco and Japan Tobacco) have factories or operational centres in the country
As the industry evolves and becomes stealthier in its marketing practices, Cancer Council Victoria will continue to support further tobacco control action. Smoking is the leading cause of preventable death and disease in Australia, with two in three long-term Australian smokers dying prematurely
They were essential for day-to-day living