Canadian Classics controversies
Controversies tied to this brand in public sources. A listing is not a finding of fault.
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2016
Criticism of Canada Day packaging
Canadian anti-tobacco groups criticised limited-edition packs as a form of advertising and brand promotion.
1997
Complaint over tobacco-blender testimonial
Public-health advocates questioned whether a testimonial attributed to tobacco blender Douglas Kilpatrick contravened Canada's restrictions on tobacco testimonials.
1995
Challenge to additive-free claims
Physicians for a Smoke-Free Canada objected to additive-related claims on Canadian Classics packs, arguing that the wording breached restrictions on extraneous package information.
1995
Anti-smoking protest at sponsored rafting event
An anti-smoking team entered a Canadian Classics-sponsored rafting event wearing health-message shirts and was disqualified by organisers.