April 21, 2025
Canada has a vaping crisis and we need action
Why did Health Canada approve products that now appear to not be safe?
Why did Health Canada approve products that now appear to not be safe?

Last week, Nova Scotia became the first province in Canada to adopt a ban on flavoured vaping products, effective April 1, 2020. They will still allow the sale of vaping products that are either tobacco flavoured or without flavour.

The week before, Ontario municipalities Brampton and Mississauga announced a ban on vaping in outdoor public spaces.

Other cities and provinces are considering their bans and new rules.

This hodgepodge of rules and limits across Canada will lead to massive confusion, a lack of enforcement, and, most importantly, a lack of protection for millions of our kids.

What the heck are Health Canada and the federal government doing when it comes to vaping and e-cigarettes?

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