Canada’s vape flavour ban now NOT on cards this year
January 30, 2025 by clearingtheair.eu
Canada’s vape flavour ban now NOT on cards this year
Canada's proposed ban on vape flavors is likely delayed until 2025 due to concerns from health groups. The ban, aiming to limit youth vaping, faces opposition from anti-smoking organizations citing flavored vapes' role in helping smokers quit. Despite calls from public health officials, the government's postponement is attributed to provincial bans causing a rise in black market trade. The vaping industry warns that a flavor ban could push adult vapers back to smoking. Health Minister Ya'ara Saks reaffirms the eventual restriction on flavors, emphasizing the need to address vaping risks effectively.
11.40% of the adult population are current smokers. There are approximately 3.6 million current smokers in Canada 13.70% of men are current smokers but only 9.20% of women.
SOURCE: GSTHR