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Frank Silva


One year in, Canada’s nicotine pouch ban still defies public health logic

The outcome has been reduced access to cessation tools, increased burden on already overstretched pharmacies, and a growing illicit market for unregulated, and—in many cases—very high-nicotine products.

opinion | BY FRANK SILVA | August 21, 2025