Bill C-32, which was studied by this committee and passed by Parliament, prohibits flavoured little cigars. Prior to the passing of the bill, we noticed a strong increase in the sales of cigarillos in chocolate, mint, peach, vanilla and raspberry flavours, which were very popular among young people. That's unbelievable considering that it's a harmful and addictive product.
That excellent bill, introduced by the Minister of Health, Ms. Aglukkaq, was supported by all the parties. Under the regulations, the new warnings will apply to little cigars, as set out in Bill C-32—and that is a good thing—even if they aren't flavoured.
In addition, I want to remind you that a Senate committee studied this bill and heard from witnesses who said that, if the bill were passed, the Rothmans, Benson & Hedges plant in Quebec would have to close. The bill was passed, and the plant is still open. So, the sky did not fall. We always hear about how the sky will fall.
Regarding the Shorr Packaging case Mr. Haslam just mentioned, it was well after 2000, when regulations on the new packaging were made.