Jump to full article: Canada Newswire (CNW) (ca), 2009-05-19
Author: NATIONAL COALITION AGAINST CONTRABAND TOBACCO |
Intro: The National Coalition Against Contraband Tobacco
(NCACT) welcomed another new member to its ranks today with the agreement of
the National Citizens Coalition to join the fight against the spread of
illegal cigarettes in Canada.
"The National Citizens Coalition has been fighting for smart government
policies on behalf of Canadians for over 40 years and the problem we're seeing
with contraband tobacco is one of the biggest threats we've ever seen. Its
quiet, rapid growth, the ties to organized crime and the theft of billions in
tax dollars make it a very serious problem no one is talking about," said
Peter Coleman, President and CEO of the National Citizens Coalition.
"Governments across the country need to work cooperatively to stamp out this
problem and we're pleased to be throwing the weight of our organization and
membership behind the efforts of the NCACT."
Since launching last year, NCACT has become a prominent voice and a key
part of the fight against contraband tobacco in Canada.
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