IMPERIAL – ADDICTION
May 1st, 2004
BY MONICA DOBIE
HEALTH Canada and anti-smoking groups are questioning Imperial Tobacco Canada's decision to fund the First Nations Youth At-Risk programme to combat aboriginal youth addiction to drugs, smoking and alcohol. The CDN$1.1 million Imperial grant focuses on activities to boost self-esteem and reduce boredom for youth on Indian reserves. Imperial said it has no direct involvement in the project.
HEALTH Canada and anti-smoking groups are questioning Imperial Tobacco Canada's decision to fund the First Nations Youth At-Risk programme to combat aboriginal youth addiction to drugs, smoking and alcohol. The CDN$1.1 million Imperial grant focuses on activities to boost self-esteem and reduce boredom for youth on Indian reserves. Imperial said it has no direct involvement in the project.
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