Judge awards $15 billion to Quebec smokers
In a ruling described as "historic'' by one lawyer, a Quebec judge has ordered three major cigarette companies to pay $15 billion to smokers in…
- By: Canadian Press
- June 2, 2015 September 13, 2019
- 10:37
In a ruling described as "historic'' by one lawyer, a Quebec judge has ordered three major cigarette companies to pay $15 billion to smokers in…
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Benefits Canada is proud to present editorial coverage of our 2015 Benefits & Pension Summit.
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