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By Canadian Press

New Canadian regulations would put warning on each cigarette, not just packaging

Jun 10, 2022 | 11:52 AM

OTTAWA, ONT – Canada is poised to become the first country in the world to require that a warning be printed on every cigarette.

Addictions Minister Carolyn Bennett says the measure is meant to reach more people, including youth who often share cigarettes and don’t encounter the packaging.

A 75-day consultation period is to begin tomorrow.

Bennett also revealed expanded warnings for cigarette packages that include a longer list of smoking’s health effects.

Canada has required photo warnings since the turn of the millennium, but the images haven’t been updated in a decade.

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Rob Cunningham, senior policy analyst with the Canadian Cancer Society, notes that Canada also set a precedent by requiring the photo warnings with other countries following suit.

(The Canadian Press)

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