British Columbia is all set to take care of Children's health with a new tax on sugary soda drinks. The provincial government has decided to impose this tax after taking into account the fact that sugary drinks contribute to obesity. Excess body weight is a leading cause of type 2 diabetes heart disease and hypertension. Areas where sugar taxes are imposed have seen a seen a significant improvement in health of the general population. Finance Minister Carole James in her budget speech said that the seven per cent provincial sales tax will now be added to carbonated drinks that have