Province of British Columbia v. Imperial Tobacco Ltd. et al

Counsel for Philip Morris in the defence of action brought by the Province of British Columbia against members of the tobacco industry to recover health costs arising from use of tobacco products. The action was dismissed on the grounds that the legislation upon which it was based was unconstitutional. New legislation has been passed and a second action commenced to challenge the constitutionality of the legislation. The Supreme Court of Canada has ruled this legislation constitutional and the matter is proceeding.