George Abbott

[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.

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,

Obviously if you're among the three per cent that didn't get it within 12 months you're going to be concerned, read more

Obviously if you're among the three per cent that didn't get it within 12 months you're going to be concerned, and rightly so,

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.