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Indicators of Influence
These seven key indicators highlight interference from the tobacco industry in Canada.
No. 1
Industry participation in policy development
Indicator Score:
6 / 20
No. 2
Tobacco industry-related CSR activities
Indicator Score:
5 / 20
No. 3
Benefits given to the tobacco industry
Indicator Score:
7 / 20
No. 4
Unnecessary interaction with the tobacco industry
Indicator Score:
8 / 20
No. 5
Procedure for transparency measures
Indicator Score:
5 / 20
No. 6
Avoiding conflicts of interest
Indicator Score:
5 / 20
No. 7
Preventive measures
Indicator Score:
17 / 30
Recommendations
Specific recommendations for the government of Canada:
- Launch a government-wide initiative to fully implement Article 5.3 across all federal departments and agencies with robust policies, instruments, monitoring and public reporting.
- Assist subnational governments with the full implementation of Article 5.3.
- Provide funding for independent monitoring of and reporting on industry actions and government adherence to Article 5.3.
- Prohibit all federal government partnerships and collaborations with the tobacco industry.
- Divest tobacco industry holdings from the Canada Pension Fund and all federal government investment vehicles.
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