George Abbott

We're particularly concerned with the lack of disclosure in the '50s, '60s and '70s around the potential damages of this read more

We're particularly concerned with the lack of disclosure in the '50s, '60s and '70s around the potential damages of this product.

This is a great day for B.C. and, in particular, a great day for health care, ... We are saying read more

This is a great day for B.C. and, in particular, a great day for health care, ... We are saying big tobacco has to be held to account.

[The unanimous decision upholds legislation passed eight years ago by lawmakers in British Columbia that allowed the province to seek read more

[The unanimous decision upholds legislation passed eight years ago by lawmakers in British Columbia that allowed the province to seek restitution for health care costs related to smoking for the last 50 years and for future costs.] We are very appreciative of this opportunity to hold the tobacco industry to account for its destructive products, ... That it was unanimous indicates the power of this ruling.

For the present time, there are probably only a few areas in which one might be able to move forward read more

For the present time, there are probably only a few areas in which one might be able to move forward by evidence-based benchmarks,

I think we're saying Big Tobacco is going to be held to account for their products,

I think we're saying Big Tobacco is going to be held to account for their products,