Newfoundland and Labrador to end controversial tax on sugary drinks - Food In Canada

Scrapped sugar tax won't hurt glucose monitoring program, says health minister

Days after Newfoundland and Labrador Premier John Hogan promised to scrap the sugar tax, the province's health minister promised the program it helped fund will be safe.

Newfoundland and Labrador to end controversial tax on sugary drinks - Food In Canada

Newfoundland and Labrador’s premier says his government will end the province’s controversial tax on sugar-sweetened beverages. Liberal John Hogan said in the legislature he has asked the finance minister to repeal the so-called “sugar tax.” The Opposition Progressive Conservatives have long criticized the tax, saying it worsened the cost of living for may families. Tory Leader Tony Wakeham said he was relieved to hear Hogan’s decision. The tax …

Health minister says glucose monitoring program won’t be affected by repealing sugar tax

Health Minister Krista Lynn Howell responded to concerns Wednesday about how repealing the sugar tax will affect the glucose monitoring program.

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By JE Insights, Benzinga DETROIT, MICHIGAN - May 14, 2025 (NEWMEDIAWIRE) - Among the more challenging chronic conditions, diabetes represents both a social and economic burden, particularly for insulin-dependent cases. According to the National Diabetes Statistics Report, 38.4 million people of all ages - or 11.6% of the U.S. population – had diabetes. Of this, 1.7 million adults aged 20 years or older – or 5.7% of all U.S. adults with diagnosed…

Diabetes Canada Awaiting Information from Government on Plans to Make Up Revenue Lost from Scrapping Sugar Tax

Diabetes Canada is hoping to learn more about how the provincial government intends to continue to address the...