Quebec's tobacco lawsuit

Nearly three years ago, the national assembly paved the way for a multi-billion dollar lawsuit against large tobacco firms.

According to CBC News, a Superior Court judge in Ontario gave Quebec the thumbs up last week to commence an anti-tobacco suit.

The suit is estimated to be around $50 billion.

The court deadline is approaching as it is supposed to take place as late as June 2012.

Quebec`s health minister has promised to do whatever it takes to file legal action and meet the court deadline.