Canadian Tobacco Manufacturers' Council

As members of the Canadian Tobacco Manufacturer's Council (CTMC), Canada's three leading tobacco companies discuss and take action on issues of common interest relating to the industry. The CTMC in particular provides financing to three initiatives which are all managed by third parties.

The issue of smoking and youth, for example, is a great concern to us. In order to assist retailers in understanding and complying with the law, the three major companies support and fund a retail-initiated and retail-based program called Operation I.D. that aims to eliminate underage tobacco access.

Public smoking is another issue of interest. Financed by the CTMC and others, the Fair Air Association supports the hospitality industry in their efforts to respond to financially crippling and unilateral smoking bans. It informs them about existing alternatives such as new technological advances and research in the ventilation industry.

The Canadian Tobacco Manufacturers’ Council also supports an adult smokers’ association and a Web site designed to provide adult smokers with the tools to advocate on tobacco regulations or issues that affect them directly. The association and its Web site, called www.mychoice.ca is a platform which provides adult smokers with the information and tools to participate in the public policy discussion on tobacco control.