Cigarettes
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Illegal cigarettes with ‘gigantic’ profit margin are costing Canadians billionsThe sale of counterfeit cigarettes is rising in Canada, despite fewer people smoking them, a study found. Advocates are calling for legislative reform to stop this trade.CrimeMay 22
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WHO warns nicotine pouch brands are targeting youth as sales boomNicotine pouches are small sachets placed between the gum and lip that release nicotine through the lining of the mouth. They also typically contain flavourings and sweeteners.HealthMay 20
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Canada’s health minister ‘looking into’ idea of smoking ban after U.K. lawJustice Minister Sean Fraser said he is not part of any discussions that may be taking place around a potential smoking ban but said he supports measures to reduce tobacco use.HealthApr 28
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The U.K. just banned smoking for life for youth. Should Canada do the same?The U.K. Parliament has passed a bill that will permanently outlaw sales of tobacco products, including cigarettes, to anyone born on or after Jan. 1, 2009.HealthApr 22
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Money begins rolling out to provinces in ‘historic’ tobacco settlementMoney from a historic tobacco settlement is set to roll out to provinces and territories, but advocates are concerned about how the money will be spent.HealthAug 29, 2025
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Stay away from vaping to quit smoking, Canadian researchers recommendRecommendations outline a variety of methods to help Canadians stop smoking, but doctors say using e-cigarettes should be avoided except as a last resort.HealthAug 26, 2025
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U.K. the latest country looking to phase out smoking. Should Canada do the same?Approximately eight million people die from smoking tobacco each year, the World Health Organization says, with 48,000 Canadian deaths each year, according to Health Canada.CanadaOct 18, 2023
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Butt out: U.K. proposes banning cigarettes for young peopleIf passed into law, the smoking age would rise by one year every year, potentially phasing out smoking among young people by 2040.HealthOct 4, 2023
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Illegal tobacco growth cost B.C. up to $591M in tax revenue over 3 years: Retail reportIllegal cigarette sales could comprise up to 67 per cent of Ontario's total tobacco market, 45 per cent in B.C. and 44 per cent in Newfoundland.PoliticsSep 22, 2023
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Health unit raising concerns over alarming number of teens vaping in Simcoe MuskokaThe Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit is speaking out about the alarming number of teens in the Simcoe Muskoka area who have started vaping.HealthSep 21, 2023
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