Report on the taxation of sugary drinks
The sugary beverage industry uses several marketing strategies to make its products easily accessible and encourage purchases. Pricing is one of them.
The idea of taxing products harmful to health, like sugary beverages, is gaining popularity as an effective way to:
Tobacco, vaping products andsugary drinks are products that cost the government dearly. A presentation by Collectif Vital, Heart and Stroke, the Conseil québécois sur le tabac et la santé and the Canadian Cancer Society.
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A report from the Groupe de recherche sur le capital humain at UQÀM's École des sciences de la gestion estimates the effects of a tax on the consumption of sweetened beverages and its economic impact. A lecture by Catherine Haek.
Improve the health of Quebecers and contribute to economic recovery by introducing a tax on sugary drinks.
Report “Une taxe sur les boissons sucrées au Québec?” by the Chaire en fiscalité et finances publiques of the Université du Sherbrooke
A proven and effective measure.
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Young people are particularly vulnerable to the effects of energy drinks.
Water is the healthiest of drinks and should be accessible everywhere.
