Ottawa Moves to Restrict Vaping Ads to Prevent Youth Exposure

Ottawa Moves to Restrict Vaping Ads to Prevent Youth Exposure
Health Minister Patty Hajdu speaks during Question Period in the House of Commons in Ottawa on Dec. 10, 2019. The Canadian Press/Adrian Wyld
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Health Canada is proposing to ban advertising of vaping products in spaces where young people can see them in a bid to rein in the rise of underage e-cigarette use.

Minister Patty Hajdu put forward new rules Thursday that would prohibit vaping promotion in specialty shops, businesses, and online platforms frequented by youth.