It’s time to legalize paid plasma donations in Ontario
TORONTO STAR: In order to meet supply, Canada ends up importing close to 70 per cent of the plasma from the United States, where they have paid plasma donor plans. Thus, Canadian officials end up acquiring plasma from paid donors abroad while prohibiting it here at home.
Net neutrality repeal in U.S. might embolden Canadian telecoms to follow suit, says CIRA CEO
IT WORLD CANADA: Others, however, disagree, suggesting the rollback of net neutrality in the U.S is a positive for both consumers and innovators. That includes the Consumer Choice Center.
Takedown of U.S. net neutrality laws may embolden Canadian telecoms to follow suit, says CIRA CEO
IT BUSINESS CANADA: Others, however, disagree, suggesting the rollback of net neutrality in the U.S is a positive for both consumers and innovators. That includes the Consumer Choice Center.
Homegrown pot ban “silly”: Consumer advocacy group
OTTAWA CITIZEN: A consumer choice advocacy group has condemned the Manitoba government’s plan to ban homegrown marijuana when it becomes legal in the country next year.
Homegrown pot ban “silly”: Consumer advocacy group
CALGARY HERALD: A consumer choice advocacy group has condemned the Manitoba government’s plan to ban homegrown marijuana when it becomes legal in the country next year.
Homegrown pot ban “silly”: Consumer advocacy group
WINNIPEG SUN: A consumer choice advocacy group has condemned the Manitoba government’s plan to ban homegrown marijuana when it becomes legal in the country next year.
To tax or not to tax: The Great Sugar Debate
GLOBAL NEWS: LISTEN: North American Affairs Manager of the Consumer Choice Center and sugar tax opponent David Clement.
Canada Can Lead The Way On Pot, Vapes and Plain Packs
HUFFINGTON POST: The world is paying attention to Canada right now. Two very important pieces of legislation on consumer products are being debated, which could provide many lessons for the world.
Australian experiment in plain packaging of tobacco has been a disaster: Canada must avoid its path
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: CONTACT: David Clement North American Affairs Manager Consumer Choice Center December 1, 2017 Australian experiment in plain packaging of tobacco has been a disaster: Canada must avoid its path Ottawa, ON – On December 1, 2012, Australia implemented the first branding ban on tobacco products in the world, stripping packages of discernible brands while mandating […]
Plain Mary Jane? Cannabis industry debates packaging restrictions
METRO NEWS: A coalition of 17 licensed producers and two industry associations is pushing back after Health Canada hinted last week that it plans to limit the colours and graphics that can appear on marijuana packages, and add harsh warnings like those found on cigarette packages.
Proposed Cannabis Packaging Rules Will Embolden The Black Market
CONTACT: David Clement North American Affairs Manager Consumer Choice Center david@consumerchoicecenter.org Proposed Cannabis Packaging Rules Will Embolden The Black Market Ottawa, Ontario. – The Government of Canada recently unveiled its initial consultation document outlining proposed regulations for cannabis legalization. Part of the proposal are strict limitations on the use of branding and colours on cannabis […]
Should the government spend money to lobby itself?
HAMILTON SPECTATOR: When we see campaigns like Freeze The Industry we need to ask some tough questions. Why is the government spending money to lobby itself?
