GOLDBERG: Governments must target the black market, not legal vendors, to crack down on youth vaping
November 17, 2025 by winnipegsun.com
GOLDBERG: Governments must target the black market, not legal vendors, to crack down on youth vaping
Policymakers throughout Canada have valid reasons to be concerned about vapes reaching vulnerable youth. The illicit market continues to grow nationwide, prompting many governments to take action. In their 2025 budgets, Alberta, Ontario, and Saskatchewan each allocated funds to combat contraband tobacco and tackle the broader illicit market.
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
