We appreciate the intent of the amendment. It is problematic for a number of reasons. It essentially puts an end date on the exemption. Tobacco is covered by another piece of legislation that does not have an end date to it. The government has a strict policy for dealing with tobacco. There are five million Canadians addicted to this substance. It does take a specific approach. We see this one as problematic.
On June 4th, 2009. See this statement in context.