Thank you, Mr. Chairman. Mr. Chairman, I'm a little bit confused here. To begin with, the intention of the federal government to reduce the price of tobacco was to reduce the smuggling of tobacco from the other side of the border. Ironically, we see an increase in smuggling in the north. What can I say? I think we in the north are paying the price for the solution in the south. I don't know if I am going to support the bill. I will think about it first. I would like my kids not to smoke. I would like to see that this government tax the tobacco accordingly. I don't know what I am going to do in this case. This is the first time I really got confused. Thank you, Mr. Chairman.
John Ningark on Bill 19: An Act To Amend The Tobacco Tax Act
In the Legislative Assembly on April 5th, 1994. See this statement in context.
Bill 19: An Act To Amend The Tobacco Tax Act
Item 18: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters
April 4th, 1994
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John Ningark Natilikmiot
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