The unanimous decision upholds legislation passed eight years ago by lawmakers in British Columbia that allowed the province to seek restitution for health care costs related to smoking for the last 50 years and for future costs. We are very appreciative of this opportunity to hold the tobacco industry to account for its destructive products, ... That it was unanimous indicates the power of this ruling.
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