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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.

October 21, 2024 by gfn.tv

Canada's Minister for Health wants to ban nicotine pouches but how easy will it be to shut down the booming black market? In Part 2 of our Canada special, Maria Pappaioannoy talks to Joanna Junak about the difficulties THR advocates are facing in Canada, and why Rights for Vapers now advocates for all safer alternatives to smoking.

October 16, 2024 by gfn.tv

Whilst Canada's looming flavour ban may have been postponed, various provinces and the Minister for Health have taken action to prevent the sale of flavoured nicotine products. Joining us today is Maria Papaioannoy to highlight the adverse impact these prospective bans may have on marginalized communities in Canada, and the broader implications these actions could have on the right to health.

October 11, 2024 by rights4vapers.com

Rights4Vapers in Ottawa urges the Canadian government to revamp tobacco control groups and support harm reduction methods. They highlight the benefits of reduced harm nicotine products and advocate for consistent regulations nationwide. The group calls for dismantling current structures, criticizing fear tactics and misinformation spread about vaping. They stress the importance of recognizing the role of vaping in smoking cessation globally.

October 10, 2024 by financialpost.com

Last Friday, anti-vaping activists gathered on Parliament Hill, demanding the resignation of Addiction Minister Ya’ara Saks for not implementing stronger vaping regulations after 14 months. Their primary concern is the availability of flavored vaping products, pushing for a ban on all flavors except tobacco. Critics argue that this would undermine harm reduction efforts, questioning why non-tobacco products should taste like tobacco and pointing out that limiting flavors could hinder smokers who are trying to quit.

October 08, 2024 by daily-pouch.com

Convenience store giants are challenging Health Canada's new rule restricting nicotine pouch sales to pharmacies, fearing it may fuel black markets. The shift favors harm reduction strategies, akin to successful models in Sweden, while critiquing Canada's approach as overly restrictive. Critics argue that bans on flavors and limited sales locations hinder harm reduction efforts. Restricting sales to pharmacies could lead to illicit trade, safety risks, and tax losses. Advocates of a pragmatic, education-focused approach urge regulatory flexibility to balance youth protection and adult access. Proponents stress the need for rational regulations to address smoking-related harm effectively without stifling alternatives.

October 01, 2024 by youtube.com

We spent the day in Minister of Health Mark Holland's riding to investigate his decision to ban flavoured Zonnic nicotine pouches, a licensed cessation product, and move it behind pharmacy counters. Our goal was to see if other nicotine pouches were available within 10 km of Minister Holland's riding—and you’ll be surprised at what we found. At Rights 4 Vapers, we believe adults, especially smokers, should have easy access to Tobacco Harm Reduction products. Watch to see what we uncovered and why this matters for public health.

September 19, 2024 by queensu.ca

Teenagers and young adults in Canada are still developing nicotine habits, with high rates of vaping among young adults and youth. The recreational use of synthetic oral nicotine pouches is also popular among this demographic. Health Canada is introducing regulations to control these products. Led by Nicolle Domnik, a group at Queen's University is studying the impact of vaping and nicotine pouches on cardiovascular and autonomic functions. This unique study focuses on the effects of nicotine on heart rate, blood pressure, and sleep, a new approach compared to other studies on the acute impacts of vaping.

September 19, 2024 by planetofthevapes.co.uk

Leading health experts have criticized Canada's new laws restricting nicotine pouch sales as a "deadly error" hindering tobacco harm reduction efforts globally. Nicotine pouches, safer than cigarettes, have aided Sweden's path to becoming smoke-free. Canada's ban on pouches is seen as counterproductive, defying evidence that supports their effectiveness in aiding smokers to quit. Dr. Delon Human advocates for following Sweden's success by making safer alternatives accessible and affordable in Canada. Sweden's progressive policies have significantly reduced smoking rates and tobacco-related deaths. Limiting flavored nicotine products may lead to an increase in smoking, as shown by US data. Canada's new laws are viewed as regressive in public health terms.

September 18, 2024 by globalnews.ca

Pharmacist Kelly Kizlyk explains new Health Canada legislation around nicotine pouches to only be sold in pharmacies. The product is intended to be a nicotine replacement. She adds that Zonnic pouches have 4 mg of nicotine in them, or two cigarettes.