Media Advisory - Anti-Contraband Tobacco Coalition to Highlight Need for Government Action on Illegal Cigarettes

OTTAWA, June 3, 2014 /CNW/ -

Who:	Gary Grant, National Spokesperson for the National Coalition Against Contraband Tobacco (NCACT) Jacqueline Bradley, Executive Director for the National Coalition Against Contraband Tobacco (NCACT)
What:	In light of the provincial election, Mr. Grant and Ms. Bradley will provide insight into the contraband tobacco problem in Ontario and on what actions are required, what commitments have been made and what action has actually taken place. The NCACT will also highlight results from a party questionnaire.
Why:	Ontario has the worst contraband tobacco problem in Canada, and it's important that candidates in this election make it a priority. Contraband tobacco funds organized crime and facilitates youth smoking. It also costs taxpayers in Ontario more than $1 billion annually. As the election comes to a close, it is important that Ontarian's push candidates for action on this important issue.
When:	June 4^th, 2014   10:00am Media Teleconference Participant Local Dial in Number: 416-764-8688 / 613-627-2403 Participant Toll Free Dial in Number: 888-390-0546 Conference ID: 60112478

About NCACT
The National Coalition Against Contraband Tobacco is a Canadian advocacy group formed with the participation of businesses, organizations and individuals concerned about the growing danger of contraband cigarettes.  NCACT members share the goals of working together to educate people and urge government to take quick action to stop this growing threat.

The members of the NCACT are: Association des détaillants en alimentation du Québec (ADA), Association des marchands dépanneurs et épiciers du Québec (AMDEQ), Canadian Chamber of Commerce, Canadian Convenience Stores Association (CCSA), Canadian Manufacturers and Exporters, Canadian Taxpayers Federation, Canadian Tobacco Manufacturers Council, Conseil du patronat du Québec (CPQ), Customs and Immigration Union, Échec au crime Québec, Fédération des chambres de commerce du Québec (FCCQ), Frontier Duty Free Association (FDFA), National Convenience Stores Distributors Association (NACDA), Ontario Chamber of Commerce, Retail Council of Canada, Toronto Crime Stoppers and United Korean Commerce and Industry Association (UKCIA).

SOURCE: National Coalition Against Contraband Tobacco (NCACT)

To arrange interviews with Mr. Grant or Ms. Bradley, please contact:

Mike Powell, NCACT Public Affairs
Telephone: [phone] (cell); 1-866-566-5961 (office)
Email: [email protected]