Nfld and Lab Bill 48 for e-cigarette tax adopted, to come into effect Jan. 1, 2021
In Newfoundland and Labrador, Bill 48, An Act to Amend the Revenue Administration Act No. 4, received third reading on Nov. 2, 2020 and [...]
Heart and Stroke launches campaign urging federal action on youth vaping
Heart and Stroke has launched an e-advocacy campaign urging federal action on youth vaping, including on flavoured e-cigarettes. This campaign had initially been launched [...]
New longitudinal studies find little support for e-cigarettes as an effective tool for population-level smoking cessation
So far, the Canadian evidence, like that in the USA, does not support the conclusion that vaping is an effective population-based smoking cessation method. [...]
World Heart Day is celebrated every year on 29 September
Created by the World Heart Federation, World Heart Day informs people around the globe that CVD, including heart disease and stroke, is the world’s leading [...]
WHO – Tobacco responsible for 20% of deaths from coronary heart disease worldwide GalleryWHO – Tobacco responsible for 20% of deaths from coronary heart disease worldwide
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WHO – Tobacco responsible for 20% of deaths from coronary heart disease worldwide
Every year, 1.9 million people die from tobacco-induced heart disease, according to a new brief released today by the World Health Organization, World Heart [...]
As pandemic forces change, it’s a good time for Canadians to quit smoking GalleryAs pandemic forces change, it’s a good time for Canadians to quit smoking
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As pandemic forces change, it’s a good time for Canadians to quit smoking
There’s no shortage of debate on who gets very sick from the virus, and who doesn’t. It is clear that we must do a [...]
New Brunswick Green Party platform calls for action on age 21, e-cigarette flavours
The New Brunswick provincial election is Sept. 14, 2020. The Green Party election platform includes a commitment to: Raise the minimum age to purchase [...]
Prince Edward Island bans flavoured e-cigarettes – effective March 1, 2021
Prince Edward Island becomes the second Canadian province to formalize a comprehensive ban on flavoured vaping products. The ban will come into effect at [...]
Tobacco and Vaping Control Forum 2020: Registration
Registration for the 2020 Tobacco and Vaping Control Forum is now available! The 2020 Tobacco and Vaping Control Forum is a key knowledge exchange event for public health [...]
New Brunswick’s Tobacco-Free Living Strategy and Healthy Eating and Physical Activity GalleryNew Brunswick’s Tobacco-Free Living Strategy and Healthy Eating and Physical Activity
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New Brunswick’s Tobacco-Free Living Strategy and Healthy Eating and Physical Activity
Strategy Promotion Webinar Series In our ongoing series to promote New Brunswick’s Tobacco-Free Living Strategy, the SVFNB has created a convenient infographic for our partners [...]