Imposing plain packaging on tobacco companies.

Advertising-related regulations.

Plain packaging and the food sector.

In Canada, tobacco is one of the most regulated and controlled industries, and smoking, because it is hazardous to one’s health, is one of the most heavily regulated behaviours. It thus provides a good example of how far risky behaviour is being regulated and taxed in Canada. The case of tobacco may also hint at how government might next regulate and tax other industries like alcohol, fast food, and sugary beverages.

The debate over plain packaging in Canada.

Poor countries' access to medicines.

Health care reforms.

The regulations to limit the presence of fast food restaurants.

The development of new drugs allows patients to lead longer, healthier lives and leads to savings elsewhere in the health care system.

The development of new drugs and its impact.