Province files claim against vaping giant JUUL in B.C. Supreme Court
December 15, 2025 by 100milefreepress.net
Province files claim against vaping giant JUUL in B.C. Supreme Court
B.C. Attorney General Niki Sharma announced the province's civil claim against JUUL, alleging the company targeted youth with addictive products. Premier David Eby aims to hold JUUL accountable, comparing it to actions against tobacco and opioid companies. Filed under the Vaping Product Damages and Health Care Costs Recovery Act, the claim accuses JUUL of contributing to a public health crisis. The move is supported by lawyer Rob Cunningham from the Canadian Cancer Society. The province seeks to recover public health costs and holds other manufacturers accountable. Tough action follows success in reducing smoking rates, with JUUL targeted due to existing lawsuits and evidence.
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
