Two years later, the government set up the State Tobacco Monopoly Administration to manage the marketplace
Given that Canada was the first country to introduce graphic warnings on cigarette packages, there's no reason to delay implementing plain packaging here, said Neil Collishaw, research director of Physicians for a Smoke-Free Canada
The availability of different sizes and styles is also crucial to accommodate a variety of body types and preferences
Altria, whose brands include top-selling Marlboro cigarettes, Skoal smokeless tobacco and Black & Mild cigars, also on Tuesday reaffirmed its 2013 full-year adjusted earnings forecast of between $2.35 and $2.41 per share
Ideal for both novice smokers and connoisseurs, these cigars come in boxes that preserve their freshness and aroma, ensuring that each cigar remains as perfect as when it first left the factory