Hour 2 of Ottawa Now for Tues. April 30th, 2024

As of today, every single King-size cigarette must have a warning on it. On the filter portion, it will also warn smokers about the health risks that are linked to every single puff. Canada is the first country in the world to do this, but what impact will it really have? We open the debate floor in Hour 2 with Rob Cunningham, a Senior Policy Analyst for the Canadian Cancer Society. Meantime, Ontario’s Premier has announced that the province will be opening a new regional office dedicated to Ottawa’s needs. Critics have been quick to criticize this decision, citing an example of ‘friends rewarding friends’.