Francis Thompson is FCA executive director, and has worked in tobacco control since 1996. From 1996 to 2006, he focused on Canadian regulatory and tax issues; since 2007, he has been full-time on international tobacco control.
The tobacco epidemic — arguably one of the greatest public health threats — has attracted less funding and political support than many other pressing global health issues. Governments must seize opportunities at upcoming high-level meetings to build on and accelerate progress.
