Bill to reduce availability of flavoured vapes in Manitoba not enough: advocacy group
Global News
The Manitoba Lung Association argues that a new bill limiting flavoured vape sales is insufficient to protect youth.Summary
The Manitoba government has introduced a bill to restrict the sale of flavoured vaping products in urban businesses that allow minors under 18 to enter. Health Minister Uzoma Asagwara stated that the goal is to prevent youth from being enticed by flavours, which can act as a gateway to tobacco and cigarettes, while still allowing adults to use these products to quit smoking. However, the Manitoba Lung Association, led by president Juliette Mucha, claims the measure is inadequate because youth often obtain vapes through peers and online sources. The group notes that Manitoba's approach lags behind provinces like Quebec, Nova Scotia, and New Brunswick, which have implemented broader bans on most flavours for adults.
(Source：Global News)
