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VIDEO Province to Ban Promotion of Vaping Products

An illustration shows a man exhaling smoke from an electronic cigarette in Washington, DC on October 2, 2018. - In just three years, the electronic cigarette manufacturer Juul has swallowed the American market with its vaporettes in the shape of a USB key. Its success represents a public health dilemma for health authorities in the United States and elsewhere. (Photo by EVA HAMBACH / AFP)        (Photo credit should read EVA HAMBACH/AFP/Getty Images)
An illustration shows a man exhaling smoke from an electronic cigarette in Washington, DC on October 2, 2018. - In just three years, the electronic cigarette manufacturer Juul has swallowed the American market with its vaporettes in the shape of a USB key. Its success represents a public health dilemma for health authorities in the United States and elsewhere. (Photo by EVA HAMBACH / AFP) (Photo credit should read EVA HAMBACH/AFP/Getty Images)
The ban takes effect in 2020

The province is banning the promotion of vaping products in convenience stores and gas stations.

Starting January 1, 2020, advertisements of vaping products will only be allowed in specialty vape stores and cannabis retail shops, which are only open to people over the age of 19.

The idea is to prevent youth from being exposed to the product.

Ontario Health Minister Christine Elliott says  this is the government's way of taking action to protect young people in Ontario.

These changes come after consultations with stakeholders, including experts, communities and families who are worried about vaping.

"Vaping is not without risk, and the potential long-term effects of vaping remain uncertain," says Elliott.

Manager of Chronic Disease and Injury Prevention at the Windsor-Essex County Health Unit Eric Nadalin says this should help curb the number of youth who are vaping.

"We have submitted a  number of consultations that have advocated for these types of restrictions on advertising," says Nadalin.  "We know that promotion of these products in convenience stores, is attractive to youth at gas stations. These are areas where youth are permitted access."

Nadalin calls it a 'good first step' and hopes to see additional regulations come into place in the future.

 

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