97.8 Regulations Regarding Tobacco Products
Whereas, the decision of the Supreme Court of Canada to strike down the key provisions of the Tobacco Control Act (Sept. 21, 1995);
and,
Whereas, the use of Tobacco Products remains the major cause of preventable deaths;
and,
Whereas, measures are needed to reduce the use of tobacco (and preventable deaths);
therefore, be it
Resolved, that the National Council of Women of Canada urge the Government of Canada to:
- Designate tobacco products as health hazardous materials which are addictive in nature (regulated by the Food and Drug Act or the Hazardous Products Act);
and, - Protect youth from the pressures of advertising campaigns by tobacco companies through appropriate regulation;
and, - Institute legislation that would protect non-smokers from tobacco smoke;
and, - Recover prenatal education costs and medical costs of treating tobacco-related illnesses from tobacco companies, through additional taxes and/or heavy fines.