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January 14, 2025 by aol.com

Canada implements new cigarette policy requiring individual cigarettes to display warnings such as "poison in every puff" to reduce smoking-related harm. Graphic images on cigarette boxes were mandated in 2001. Smoking on domestic flights was banned in 1994. The government aims to lower the smoking rate to under 5% by 2035. Anti-smoking measures have decreased smoking rates to 10.2%. Despite progress, nearly 50,000 Canadians die annually from smoking-related causes. Research shows warnings increase awareness. The new warnings will be in English and French. Phillip Morris International's Canadian branch supports the initiative.

December 18, 2024 by rp.pl

Trump suggested making Canada the 51st state of the USA to address trade deficits. He also mentioned plans to impose high tariffs on imports from Canada, Mexico, and China. Trump believes Canadians would benefit from tax savings and military protection as a U.S. state. This proposal was previously expressed regarding Mexico. Trump reiterated this idea in a statement, highlighting potential cost savings for Canadians. The suggestion of adding Canada or Mexico as states was previously discussed by Trump in relation to trade policies.

December 09, 2024 by westernstandard.news

In Canada, Health Minister Holland prioritizes politics over effective smoking cessation methods. The call is made for a minister who values evidence, global practices, and harm reduction policies.

December 02, 2024 by westernstandard.news

The Canadian Cancer Society (CCS) has been a prominent advocate in the fight against tobacco use, championing policies and programs to help Canadians quit smoking. However, questions have been raised about potential conflicts of interest stemming from the organization’s corporate partnerships, which could influence its stance on smoking cessation methods. Relationships between health organizations like the CCS and pharmaceutical companies have become a central topic in discussions about public health recommendations and potential biases. While the CCS remains dedicated to reducing cancer rates and promoting healthy lifestyles, its collaboration with stakeholders, including pharmaceutical companies that manufacture smoking cessation products, continues to be scrutinized.

November 28, 2024 by clivebates.com

I have written to Ya’ara Saks, Canada’s Minister of Mental Health and Addictions, arguing against a resurgent interest in banning vape flavours.

November 25, 2024 by oyston.com

Several safer alternatives to cigarettes, like vapes, heat-not-burn products, snus, and nicotine pouches, are not being effectively promoted. Instead, political actions are making them less appealing, more costly, and harder to access. The letter urges Health Canada to rethink its approach to these products, emphasizing that millions of lives could be saved.

November 19, 2024 by westernstandard.news

This week, Sweden moved closer to becoming "smoke-free," with a smoking rate of 5.3%. According to the World Health Organization, a country is considered smoke-free if the smoking rate is under 5%. Given Sweden's current trajectory, it’s only a matter of time before they reach this goal. Sweden is the only European country where lung cancer is not the leading cause of cancer death. In contrast, lung cancer is the leading cancer killer in Canada. Canada aims to reduce its smoking rate to below 5% by 2035, which would mean reducing the number of smokers from 4.6 million in 2022 to fewer than 1.8 million by 2035.

October 31, 2024 by financialpost.com

Canada’s three major cigarette producers have offered $32.5 billion to settle lawsuits filed by provincial governments and smokers. The author argues that the plaintiffs should accept the offer. Although Big Tobacco’s harmful history might warrant ongoing punishment, the focus should be on helping smokers quit cigarettes, even if they switch to lower-risk nicotine options. The settlement amount is small compared to government revenue from cigarette taxes, which are very high to offset health costs and discourage smoking. Since the 1990s, Canada has collected about $250 billion in cigarette taxes. In contrast, the U.S. “Master Settlement” was $250 billion in a much larger economy with lower tobacco taxes.

October 25, 2024 by theglobeandmail.com

Zonnic, a nicotine pouch, was marketed in Canada by Imperial Tobacco as a smoking cessation aid without explicit warnings. Health Canada approved it despite concerns about youth access. The government issued a ban on non-mint flavors and restricted sales to pharmacies in response to underage use. Meanwhile, smoking rates decline as tobacco companies pivot to alternative products. Industry efforts to present these products as harm reduction tools are scrutinized, with critics cautioning about potential addiction risks and marketing to new users. Settlement talks between provinces and tobacco companies could reshape the industry's future. BAT aims to transition to non-nicotine ventures, anticipating a shift away from traditional tobacco products.

October 23, 2024 by globalnews.ca

The federal government is set to reveal new restrictions on flavored vaping products, potentially within the next month. The long-awaited regulations aim to limit flavors in e-cigarettes to tobacco, mint, and menthol. Despite a push to curb youth nicotine use, national restrictions are still pending. Concerns include creating a comprehensive framework to prevent loopholes that endanger youth. Various jurisdictions' approaches, like Quebec's ban on flavored vapes leading to illicit markets, are being considered. Advocates stress the urgency of action due to high youth vaping rates. Discussions on potential restrictions involve nationwide bans, while others suggest limiting flavored products to specialty stores.