Tobacco Bill Passes Senate

A law that started through lobbying by the former youth anti-smoking lobby group Youth Action Alliance is one step closer to being realized.

The Senate has passed a bill that would ban flavours and additives in cigars and cigarettes
Bill C-32, also known as the Cracking Down on Tobacco Marketing Aimed at Youth Act, would ban all flavours and additives in tobacco products except for menthol.

The legislation unanimously passed the House of Commons in June with the support of all three opposition parties.