A settlement for the Canada-wide lawsuit against Big Tobacco is insufficient, say anti-smoking groups. It fails to limit product sales, make company documents public and force companies to invest in research about reducing smoking. Michelle Gamage reports. Michelle reports on health for The Tyee. Published Oct. 30, 2024. https://thetyee.ca/News/2024/10/30/Canada-Tobacco-Lawsuit-Fraction-Original-Claim/

Canada’s Tobacco Lawsuit Could Net a Fraction of Original Claim

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