Allan Rock on Questions On The Order Paper

Since the Tobacco Act came into force, the federal government has received 160 complaints or allegations of infractions, of which 111 were for the sales to minors and 49 for promotion, advertising, self-service, displays, signs, rebate, mail order, labelling or standard of fabrication. Eighty-four of these complaints were investigated. Three-hundred and forty-nine verbal or written warnings or requests for compliance were issued. Fifty-nine charges were laid, of which 57 were for sales to minors violations and 2 were for mail order.