British Columbia gets green light from Supreme Court to sue opioid companies for health costs.

The Supreme Court of Canada has certified British Columbia's class-action lawsuit against opioid manufacturers and distributors, allowing the province to lead a legal battle to recover healthcare costs for opioid-related illnesses. The lawsuit, declared a public health emergency in B.C., aims to hold companies accountable for alleged deceptive marketing practices. This certification, which respects the legislative authority of other Canadian governments, marks a significant step since the lawsuit's launch in 2018.

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