British Columbia British Columbia (commonly abbreviated as BC) is the westernmost province of Canada, situated between the Pacific Ocean and the Rocky Mountains. It has a diverse geography, with rugged landscapes that include rocky coastlines, sandy beaches, for ...

's Tobacco Damages and Health Care Costs Recovery Act was approved by the

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, opening the door for the province to sue cigarette makers, in order to recover the billions spent in inflicted healthcare costs. The act came into force in July 2000.

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British Columbia provincial legislation Tobacco control Smoking in Canada {{Canada-law-stub

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