Big news for Canadian smokers! Three big tobacco companies – Philip Morris, British American Tobacco, and Japan Tobacco – will pay a huge amount of money to settle lawsuits. These lawsuits claimed the companies knew their cigarettes caused cancer for a long time but didn't warn people. The settlement is a really big deal.
- The companies will pay a total of $22.67 billion Canadian dollars.
- This money will go to smokers and ex-smokers who got sick from smoking.
- The settlement ends years of legal battles.
| Fact | Number |
|---|---|
| Total Settlement Amount (USD) | $22.67 Billion |
| Number of Smokers Involved | Around 100,000 |
| Year Settlement Takes Effect | 2025 |
