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Senate obesity report suggests taxing sugary drinks

A tax on sugar-sweetened drinks and a ban on food ads aimed at kids are among the recommendations of a new Senate committee report on obesity. Sen. Art Eggleton says obesity-related health problems cost Canada $7.1 billion per year.

A tax on sugar-sweetened drinks and a ban on food ads aimed at kids are among the recommendations of a new Senate committee report on obesity. Sen. Art Eggleton says obesity-related health problems cost Canada $7.1 billion per year.