In 2004—almost 20 years ago—Canada ratified the legally binding WHO Framework Convention on Tobacco Control. This treaty states that a government should not accept, support or endorse partnerships with the tobacco industry or any entity or person working to further its interests. Given that Philip Morris International owned 21% of the Medicago shares when the Government of Canada signed its advance purchase agreement, can you explain why the government didn't believe this entity was working to further the interests of the tobacco industry?
On December 4th, 2023. See this statement in context.