Reduce youth vaping – The Minister of Health shares the concerns raised by parents, educators and public health stakeholders about the trend of youth vaping, which threatens Canada’s hard-earned gains in tobacco control. Many vaping products contain nicotine, and youth are more sensitive than others to the negative and addictive effects of nicotine. Exposure to…
The Canadian market for vaping is evolving rapidly, and emerging evidence suggests that youth uptake of vaping products is on the rise. Health Canada is taking action to address this troublesome trend. Today, the Honourable Ginette Petitpas Taylor, Minister of Health, announced new measures to address vaping by young people. These measures include a proposal…
Say goodbye to Canada’s four recommended food groups. Today, Health Canada revealed their new food guide and instead of focusing on portion controls, their new food guide is highlighting a more well-rounded, healthier, plant-based diet. The food guide hasn’t been modified since 2007 and since then lifestyle habits have changed tremendously with many Canadians opting…
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