The youth vaping crisis: Ottawa needs to clean up its mess

A federal flavour ban could shut down scofflaws by closing the legal supply of flavoured products across the country.

Addictions Minister Ya’ara Saks’ refusal to ban flavourings until the problem of illicit trade has been handled has earned her criticism from health groups and praise from the nicotine industry, write Cynthia Callard, Flory Doucas, and Les Hagen. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Opinion

BY CYNTHIA CALLARD, FLORY DOUCAS, LES HAGEN

November 6, 2024

It was entirely predictable that vaping manufacturers would raise the threat of illicit trade to fight measures that stopped them using flavourings that lure young people into nicotine use.

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