Ontario Amendment May Ban Cigarette Displays
TORONTO -- Canadian Health Minister George Smitherman gave his approval to changes to his no-smoking bill that would eliminate the big displays of cigarettes in retail stores a year after passing legislation, the Toronto-based National Post reported.
Additionally, other changes to the bill would hide tobacco products two years later. Smitherman said the changes have the right balance and make the no-smoking bill stronger, according to the report.
The displays dominating the walls behind the counter at the convenience stores and other retail outlets have been a hot topic for anti-smoking advocates, who say the displays lure children to smoke, the Post reported.
However, convenience store owners argue banning the displays will hurt their profits.
Additionally, other changes to the bill would hide tobacco products two years later. Smitherman said the changes have the right balance and make the no-smoking bill stronger, according to the report.
The displays dominating the walls behind the counter at the convenience stores and other retail outlets have been a hot topic for anti-smoking advocates, who say the displays lure children to smoke, the Post reported.
However, convenience store owners argue banning the displays will hurt their profits.