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Interdiction des arômes de vape au Québec: Questions – Réponses
Qu’est-ce que l’interdiction des arômes?
À compter du 31 octobre 2023, la province de Québec interdira la vente de tous les produits aromatisés de vapotage/nicotine et d’e-liquides. Les seuls “arômes” autorisés à la vente sous l’Interdiction des arômes au Québec sont les liquides sans arôme et les tabacs. Les fruits, les menthes et autres ne pourront pas être achetés au Québec.
Pourquoi le Québec a-t-il adopté cette loi?
Le gouvernement du Québec prétend que l’interdiction des arômes protège les mineurs en rendant la vape moins attrayante. La réglementation a été conçue en partant du principe que les e-liquides aromatisés sont attrayants pour les jeunes et qu’en les rendant plus difficiles à acheter, on réduira le nombre de jeunes vapoteurs. L’objectif est d’empêcher les mineurs d’avoir accès aux produits de vapotage et de devenir dépendants de la nicotine.
Quel est l’impact de l’interdiction des arômes au Québec sur les vapoteurs adultes qui cherchent des alternatives aux produits du tabac traditionnels ?
L’interdiction des arômes au Québec affecte directement les vapoteurs adultes en limitant leur choix aux seuls liquides sans arôme et au tabac. Cette restriction soulève des inquiétudes parmi ceux qui utilisent le vapotage comme alternative au tabagisme, car l’interdiction élimine diverses options de saveurs qui peuvent contribuer au succès des efforts de sevrage tabagique.
Qu’est-ce qui est encore interdit?
Outre la suppression des e-liquides aromatisés, le Québec n’autorise plus que la vente de réservoirs de 2 ml et a réglementé l’apparence des produits de vapotage dans la publicité afin de les rendre moins attrayants. En outre, la concentration maximale de nicotine sera limitée à 20 mg.
Puis-je toujours commander en ligne au Québec auprès de Canada Vapes?
Oui, l’interdiction ne concerne que la vente de produits de vapotage aromatisés dans la province de Québec. Vous pouvez toujours commander en ligne à partir d’autres endroits et les faire expédier chez vous.
En réponse à l’interdiction des arômes au Québec, les vapoteurs adultes peuvent se trouver dans une situation difficile. Les vapoteurs peuvent être confrontés à des options réduites pour les arômes qui contribuent à leur expérience globale de vapotage. Ce changement de réglementation n’a pas seulement un impact sur les préférences personnelles, mais soulève également des questions quant à l’efficacité du vapotage en tant qu’outil de sevrage tabagique en l’absence de choix d’arômes diversifiés. Au fur et à mesure que le paysage du vapotage se transforme au Québec, les personnes confrontées à ces changements peuvent chercher d’autres stratégies pour maintenir leur engagement envers un mode de vie sans fumée. Il devient impératif pour les utilisateurs et les intervenants de l’industrie de se tenir informés et de s’adapter au cadre réglementaire en évolution, en favorisant une compréhension globale de la dynamique nuancée entourant le vapotage dans la province.
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Quebec Vape Flavour Ban – Q&A
What is the Quebec flavour ban?
As of October 31st 2023, the province of Quebec has banned the sale of any flavoured vaping/nicotine products and e-liquids. The only “flavours” allowed to be sold are flavourless liquids and tobaccos. Fruit, mints and others will not be available to purchase under this Quebec flavour ban.
Why did Quebec create this law?
The Quebec government claims the flavour ban protects the underage youth from starting to vape by making it less attractive. The belief that flavored e-liquid attracts young people and that making it harder to purchase will result in fewer young vapers informed the design of the regulations. The goal is to prevent minors from being able to access vaping products and becoming dependent on nicotine.
How does the Quebec Flavour Ban impact adult vapers seeking alternatives to traditional tobacco products?
The Quebec Flavour Ban directly affects adult vapers by limiting their choices to only flavourless liquids and tobacco. This restriction raises concerns among those who use vaping as a smoking alternative, as the ban eliminates various flavour options that may contribute to the success of smoking cessation efforts.
What else is prohibited?
In addition to the erasure of flavoured e-liquid, Quebec now only allows the sale of tanks that are 2ml, and has regulated the appearance of vaping products in advertising as an attempt to make it less attractive. Furthermore, there is a limitation on the maximum nicotine concentration to 20mg.
Can I still order online to Quebec from Canada Vapes?
Yes. The ban contributes only to the sale of flavoured vaping products in the province of Quebec. You can still order online from other places and have it shipped to you.
In response to the Quebec Flavour Ban, adult vapers may find themselves in a challenging position. Vapers may be grappling with reduced options for flavors that contribute to their overall vaping experience. This regulatory shift not only impacts personal preferences but also raises questions about the effectiveness of vaping as a smoking cessation tool in the absence of diverse flavor choices. As the vaping landscape undergoes transformation in Quebec, individuals navigating these changes may seek alternative strategies to maintain their commitment to a smoke-free lifestyle. It becomes imperative for both users and industry stakeholders to stay informed and adapt to the evolving regulatory framework, fostering a comprehensive understanding of the nuanced dynamics surrounding vaping in the province.
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Quebec on Track to Ban Flavoured Vapes Starting Oct. 31
Canadians on edge about Quebec flavoured e-liquids ban.
Health Minister Christian Dube announced that on October 31 2023, Quebec plans on banning the sale of all flavoured e-liquids and vaping products.
Only tobacco flavoured and unflavoured e-liquid products will be allowed to be sold.
This ban aims to deter folks from vaping, especially the younger crowd. The goal is to make vaping seem less attractive by providing less options for flavours and products.
Vaping Industry Feedback
The vaping industry and vape users are outraged. Angelina Raimondo, who runs 14 vape stores across Quebec, spoke out to express her upset towards the ban.
“90% of my e-liquid business is flavoured”, she says. “This right here. That’s it out of the entire store”, she says, pointing to a small shelf in one of her shops.
Quebec business owners across the province are wondering how they’ll survive with this ban ensuing soon, due to the rapid drop in sales they will have.
Meanwhile, Flory Doucas of the Quebec Coalition for Tobacco Control, is thrilled. “This is really what was needed to reduce the appeal of vaping products among our youth”.
Doucas agrees that this change was necessary in order to reduce vape consumption, but Raimondo argues that vaping has helped for many to quit smoking and that this ban is counterproductive.
She wonders if herself, among others, might end up returning to cigarettes after the flavour ban is put through. Quebec flavoured e-liquids ban removes a popular option for harm reduction from cigarettes.
Black Market Concerns
There is also concern of illegal black market vaping products rising, as mentioned by Eric Gagnon, Imperial Tobacco Canada’s vice-president of legal and external affairs. “[Young people] will inevitably continue to obtain their supplies the same way adults will from now on – through the black market, where products are unlicensed and there are no safety standards.”
Although discourse from either side of the spectrum ensues, pro-vapers are considering taking legal action on the province of Quebec in regards to the flavour ban.
For vapers, purchasing flavoured nicotine products is still possible.
Flavoured vaping products continue to be legal to buy and sell in Ontario and other provinces. It is not against the law to ship products to other provinces. Canada Vapes premium flavoured e-liquids are still available for purchase here.
Although a relief for customers, Quebec based businesses will inevitably suffer under these new restrictions. Quebec sellers will be forced to uphold a new standard when it comes to their products.
Author: Jayna Taylor
References
Dan Spector, Quebec to Ban Flavoured Vapes on October 31st (Global News, 2023). -
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Health Canada will soon be releasing a Canada Gazette to propose a federal flavour ban
While initially we believed this would be released around November 2021, we now have credible information indicating that we may see the release of the Gazette, Part 1, as early as May. The only reason this hasn’t been published in the Gazette yet is that they are still thinking about a total ban vs tobacco and mint flavours only. Gazette 1 is expected in May, and they expect Gazette 2 around September. This is evident as the Ontario Tobacco Research Unit’s webinar shows us the government’s intention and their playbook to ban flavours.
Lobbying MP’s need your support!
For every vaping consumer & advocate that contacts their MP they get 500 constituents requesting that flavoured vape products must be banned “to save the children”. THIS MUST CHANGE. Read to the end of this BLOG post to fully appreciate the changes taking effect, and what you can do today to turn the tides.
Join the fight and contact your MP today; it’s easy, fast, and effective.
The Situation: According to the Gazette 1, a flavour ban may finalize as early as 60 days from now. If this happens, adult vapers will no longer have flavour options and vape shops will lose significant business and close. Resulting in a severe impact to the vaping industry.
The Solution: A consumer campaign has been launched to petition against the flavour ban. The goal is to achieve 250,000 consumer letters within 60 days. To achieve this we are aiming at minimum 10 submissions a day between now and the end of May. We need your support; don’t regret not having taken action when you had a chance.
Easy Button: Visit the website www.tobaccokills.ca, or Click HERE. Fill out the form with your full name & address, and then select your auto generated type of letter that you wish to send to your MP. Click “Send Letter.” Thank you for your support!
Together we stand, divided we fall.
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Canadian Vaping Association suggests banning flavours is not the right option for Canada.
Samuel Tam, the president of the Canadian Vaping Association had an interview with CBC News: Compass last Thursday. In his conversation, he shared his concern regarding the proposed bill in Prince Edward Island that would severely restrict the flavours of e-liquid available for vapers in that province. Tam stated: “There are other ways to regulate and restrict youth from being able to access vaping products while still maintaining the options for adult smokers to wean off cigarettes and onto much safer vaping products.”
Tam said “If we look at the B.C.government, what they’ve done is they’ve restricted flavors to adult only specialty stores and they limit nicotine concentration level.”
RELATED: British Columbia proposes Tax hikes and limiting nicotine levels in e-liquids.
Tam goes on to say: “Advertising promotions also need to be restricted, especially in places where kids have access to, which is really important. Ontario took that approach by banning advertising and promotions in convenience stores and gas stations were we know a lot of Canadian youths are congregating to buy their gums and candies.”
The concern with many people involved in the vaping industry is that restricting flavours will turn many current vapers back to cigarettes. The a CSA (Atlantic Convenience Stores Association) and CICC (Convenience Industry Council of Canada) both suggested that the bill proposed in Prince Edward Island would push former smokers back to cigarettes.
Tam also challenged the regulations within the Tobacco and Vaping Products Act in regard to “naming conventions”. This would restrict companies from using language to describe the flavour of the E-liquids such as cotton candy, fruity pebbles, etc. “It’s hard for them (adult customers) to identify the flavours if the flavuor is called number 18, right? So one of the key things is adults will be able to know the flavour when they walk into an adult only vape shop.” Tam stated.
The Canadian Vaping Association meets with Health Canada regularly and has proposed some ideas around limiting vaping ads. Some of them included a two-step age verification process which would make it more difficult for youth to gain access to any vaping products.
The critical piece of this discussion ultimately comes down to the free choice of adults to purchase products which have been proven to be 95% safer than smoking in an effort to quit smoking, contrasted with the current epidemic of youth vaping in Canada. This is not an easy problem with an easy solution, and will likely require all of the leaders to come together within the industry as well as within our government to adapt a series of regulations that will both protect the youth, and continue to provide the choice for adult smokers looking to transition away from tobacco cigarettes.
Original article posted by CBC.
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Your Media is Lying to you – Interview with man effected by lung condition from THC pods.
Introduction:
The mass media often manipulates interviews to fit their agendas, creating misinformation and panic. I have experienced this firsthand, and it infuriates me. The recent media coverage about vaping-related illnesses is a prime example of such manipulation, leading to undue alarm in the vaping industry.
Case Study: Ben Camerillo
Ben Camerillo, a middle-aged man from Amarillo, Texas, developed a severe lung condition after vaping THC pods. Ben, a war veteran suffering from PTSD, opted for THC vape pods to manage his symptoms and avoid pharmaceutical drugs. He had been using these pods for about a year before his medical emergency. Despite residing in Texas, where marijuana is illegal, Ben purchased all his THC products from government-approved dispensaries, never buying from the street.
Media Manipulation:
Ben was approached by Amarillo News Channel 7 for an interview about his experience. The news outlet edited out crucial details, including Ben’s use of THC cartridges, his PTSD, and the duration of his THC vaping. Instead, they manipulated the story to suggest that Ben was using nicotine vape products. They inserted images of people vaping e-liquid and e-liquid bottles, falsely linking Ben’s illness to nicotine vaping. The editors even changed Ben’s statement from “I knew it was from vaping THC” to “I knew it was from vaping.”
Clarifying the Facts:
Ben has never used nicotine e-cigarettes or nicotine vape products. He exclusively vaped THC marijuana pods to treat his PTSD. “I did not attack the e-juice industry. I’ve never vaped it in my life. I do not even have a problem with it. I bought all my products from dispensaries; I thought they were safe. I’ve never vaped e-juice in my life. From the second I went in, I told them – All I vape is THC because of my PTSD. I do not vape anything else,” states Mr. Camerillo. Ben used various brands of THC pods, including Benskie Live Resin Cartridges, Half Graham Cookies Cartridges, Heavy Hitters Cartridges, and TKO Cartridges.
You watch the originally aired report HERE. Also, an interview with Ben discussing the misinformation with Dave from DashVapes. Lastly, you can view a video with Chris from 806 Vapes who was also part of the skewed Channel 7 news interview HERE.
Media’s Deceitful Reporting:
In the edited report, Lamyiah Harvel from ABC 7 falsely claimed that Ben was using “vaping flavored products” and suggested that cases like his prompted the government to consider banning all flavored products. This statement is both ignorant and incorrect. Flavors in nicotine e-liquid have nothing to do with Ben’s illness, which is entirely related to THC pods. Mark Sigler M.D., also interviewed in the report, confirmed that there are no cases of illness from nicotine vaping. Despite this, the media continued to propagate a misleading narrative.
The Impact of Misinformation:
The media’s manipulation led to widespread misunderstanding and panic, with Ben receiving death threats due to the misrepresentation of his story. Ben explained that a photo of him holding an anti-vaping sign was taken under distress in the ICU. He never intended to attack the vaping industry and acknowledges that vaping has helped many quit smoking and improve their health.
Conclusion:
This incident highlights the dangerous impact of media manipulation. It serves as a warning not to take headlines and news stories at face value. Do your own research to uncover the truth. By vilifying the entire vaping industry, the government fails to address the actual culprits: THC vape pods. These products should be avoided until studies by the CDC and other health agencies are completed, and clear warnings are issued.
Support and Advocacy:
This is just a single example of this situation happening all across the world with agenda seeking, fear mongering, and politically charged news reporters and media companies editing interviews and stories to fit their agendas. This is a fair warning to not take headlines and even news stories at face value. Do your own research and find the truth. Do not trust our media.
By vilifying the entire vaping industry our government is not giving warnings to the actual culprits; THC Vape Pods. These pods should be avoided until the studies are competed by the CDC and various other health agencies, and our health agencies need to state this clearly.
We at Canada Vapes all wish the best for Ben and a speedy recovery.