Advertising of vapour products is also banned in places that youth can access, hear or see advertisements, such as in bus shelters or parks.

No one under the age of 18 will be able to buy any vaping products in Saskatchewan as of Feb. 1, 2020.

Alberta's chief medical officer of health confirmed the province's first case of severe vaping-associated lung illness on Thursday.

All e-cigarettes will need to undergo FDA review in May. Only those that demonstrate public health benefits will be permitted to stay on the market.

The proposed regulations come amid growing fears surrounding vaping's safety and mounting evidence that youth vaping is on the rise both among people who once smoked and those who had not.

There have been 11 cases of severe lung illnesses in Canada related to vaping, according to data from the Canadian government, which has said it is investigating the cause.

Physicians for a Smoke-Free Canada says the dropping prices means B.C.'s move to raise taxes on vape products won't be enough to curb youth vaping.

The update comes from an article written by six doctors who treated the Ontario teen during a 47-day hospital stay.

The provinces and territories have enacted different regulatory measures in an attempt to deal with vaping.

Many vape shops and manufacturers say switching from cigarettes to vape products can help smokers wean off nicotine and curb their addiction.