Tobacco Legislation
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New tobacco legislation to regulate sale of vaping products with nicotine nationallyNew legislation will regulate vaping across Canada, and open the door to plain packaging for cigarettes.HealthMay 16, 2018
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Anti-smoking groups call on Alberta premier for details on tobacco lobbyistsAn anti-smoking coalition is accusing the Alberta government of holding private meetings with tobacco industry lobbyists.HealthMay 2, 2018
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Health coalition pushing Alberta government to do more to stop youth smokingThe Smoke-Free Alberta Campaign is continuing to urge the Alberta government to take more extensive measures to stop Alberta youth from using tobacco.HealthJun 26, 2017
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Alberta ban on menthol cigarettes comes into effect ThursdayThe Alberta government’s ban on menthol tobacco comes into effect Thursday, four months after Health Minister Sarah Hoffman announced the substance would be added to the province’s flavoured tobacco ban.CanadaSep 30, 2015
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Alberta government adds menthol to flavoured tobacco banIn her first official news conference, Alberta's health minister announced the government was adding menthol to the province's flavoured tobacco ban.HealthMay 31, 2015
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Anti-smoking groups urge government to regulate e-cigarettesSince 2005, tobacco products have not only become more attractive, they have multiplied.PoliticsNov 21, 2014
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