5 years after promising to restrict vaping flavours, it's unclear whether Canada will
May 11, 2026 by cbc.ca
5 years after promising to restrict vaping flavours, it's unclear whether Canada will
Canada's health minister, Marjorie Michel, is considering banning vaping flavors to combat the country's high youth vaping rate. Despite pressure to act, Michel is still reviewing the decision. Research suggests flavor bans reduce youth vaping without increasing smoking rates. While vaping can help adult smokers quit, it poses risks, and vaping among Canadian youth is a concern. The vaping industry resists restrictions citing an illicit market. Provinces like Nova Scotia and Quebec have implemented flavor bans, proving effective in reducing youth vaping. Health experts warn of a growing nicotine addiction crisis among young Canadians due to appealing flavors. Michel collaborates with provinces to address the issue, highlighting the need for a comprehensive national ban.
10.60% of the adult population are current smokers. There are approximately 3.5 million current smokers in Canada 13.10% of men are current smokers but only 8.10% of women.
SOURCE: GSTHR
