'Free the Zyn': Why nicotine pouches are all the buzz on Canada's right
March 10, 2026 by yahoo.com
'Free the Zyn': Why nicotine pouches are all the buzz on Canada's right
Conservative MP Jivani promoted the unapproved nicotine product Zyn on a campus tour, with attendees flaunting their canisters at a Vancouver event. B.C. MLA Bhangu endorsed Zyn to curb smoking, while politicians like Smith and Nally advocate for easier access to nicotine pouches. These pouches, marketed as safer alternatives, deliver nicotine through the gums and are popular among young adults. However, their health impacts remain uncertain, with limited research on long-term effects and effectiveness in quitting smoking. Health Canada restricts sales of Zonnic, leading to criticism from conservatives who view it as excessive regulation. Despite calls for relaxed rules, Health Canada defends its measures to deter youth usage.
January 23, 2026 by junonews.com
Health Canada admits half of those who quit smoking used nicotine replacements
Even though new data show that alternatives such as vaping are helping thousands of Canadians stop …
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
