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Province of Ontario Urged to Sue Tobacco Companies for Health Costs

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Inspired by lawsuits in some American states and the Province of British Columbia, a coalition of health officials is urging Ontario to sue cigarette companies to recover health care costs for smoking-related illnesses. 
 
A letter with over 100 signatures, organized by the Non-Smokers' Rights Association, accuses the tobacco industry of fraud, in that it allegedly lied about the effects of its products. 
 
Five Canadian Provinces so far have, or are considering, legislation allowing them to seek damages for the previous 50 years as well as future costs.

Health heavyweights urge Ontario to sue tobacco companies

CBC.ca - 6/19/2006 2:22 PM

More than 100 prominent health officials have signed a letter urging Ontario to sue cigarette companies to recover health-care costs for tobacco-related illnesses.
 
The letter contains 109 signatures, including those of 22 medical officers of health
 
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