Media Advisory - Health Care Leader's Debate: Should Canada Tax "Unhealthy" Foods?

EDMONTON, May 20, 2013 /CNW/ - The rising prevalence of obesity and its added costs are threatening to overwhelm Canada's health care system. Governments need to act on this dangerous and costly epidemic - but what can they do?

At the Western Summit on Sustainable Health, four experts will debate the question: Should "Unhealthy" foods be taxed? After hearing both sides of the debate, attendees will and vote on which side has made the most compelling case.

When:	Wednesday May 22^nd, 2013 at 6:30 p.m.
Who:	Should Canada Tax "Unhealthy" Foods? Arguing FOR the motion: Professor Herbert Emery, Professor and Program Director of Health Policy at the School of Public Policy, University of Calgary Dr. Kim D. Raine, Professor at the University of Alberta Arguing AGAINST the motion Scott Hennig, Vice President of Communications at the Canadian Taxpayers Federation Julie E. Rochefort, Noojmowin Teg Health Centre
Where:	The Westin Edmonton, 10135 100 St NW, Edmonton, Alberta.

For more information, visit:
http://www.conferenceboard.ca/conf/13-0097/debate.aspx

 

SOURCE: Conference Board of Canada

For more information or media accreditation, contact:
Françoise Makanda, Media Relations Coordinator,
Tel.: [phone], ext. 389. E-mail: [email protected].

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