Plain Packaging

• Dalhousie researcher wins award for work that finds plain cigarette packaging is effective

  Dr. Mohammed Al-Hamdani's work found that Health Canada's format for plain cigarette packaging is an effective deterrent for smokers with a predisposed fear of illness.

  Health

  Nov 26, 2019
  
• This is what Canada’s new cigarette packages will look like

  New plain packaging requirements for tobacco will come into effect in November 2019.

  Health

  May 1, 2019
  
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• Graphic new warnings on cigarette packaging work, Canadian focus groups tell feds

  The federal government is testing graphic new warnings to wrap around cigarette packages, and the stark message is clear: smoking is bad and it can damage more than your lungs.

  Canada

  Jul 21, 2018
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• Here’s what cigarette packages could soon look like in Canada

  Health Canada has opened public consultations on its proposed plain packaging regulations for tobacco products.

  Health

  Jun 22, 2018
• New tobacco legislation to regulate sale of vaping products with nicotine nationally

  New legislation will regulate vaping across Canada, and open the door to plain packaging for cigarettes.

  Health

  May 16, 2018
• Bob Layton Editorial: Pot parity

  Let me know how you think the pleasure and packaging and prohibitions and pot parity can be balanced.

  Dec 11, 2017
• Bob Layton Editorial: More rules to ignore

  Will rules for pot smokers be followed?

  Nov 23, 2017
• How Uruguay’s tobacco victory could boost Canada’s fight for plain packaging

  Canada's efforts to force tobacco manufacturers to use plain packaging will get a boost from a recent decision on similar measures in Uruguay, health advocates said Monday.

  Canada

  Jul 11, 2016
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• Plain tobacco packaging one step closer to reality in Canada

  Plain tobacco packaging is coming to Canada, the federal health minister confirmed on Tuesday,

  Canada

  May 31, 2016
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• Legal battle looms over tobacco pack changes

  A legal showdown appears to be looming as the federal government moves ahead with plans for plain packaging of tobacco products.

  Canada

  May 31, 2016