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2nd Session, 36th Parliament,
48-49
Elizabeth II, 1999-2000

THE SENATE OF CANADA

BILL S-20

An Act to enable and assist the Canadian tobacco industry in attaining
its objective of preventing the use of tobacco products by young persons in Canada


Summary

This enactment incorporates the Canadian Tobacco Youth Protection Foundation, a non-profit corporation established on behalf of the Canadian tobacco industry, whose mandate is to prevent the use of tobacco products by young persons in Canada. A levy would be imposed on tobacco manufacturers in order to provide the Foundation with the necessary funds to carry out its objects and activities.