When a world leading cancer research rep says that smoking related cancers could be reduced by switching people to e-cigarettes, you would think the rest of the public health community would …
Brexit Irony – Dashed Hope for UK Vapers
Arrogant, autocratic and unaccountable best sums up the sentiment UK vapers have for the faceless EU bureaucrats in Brussels. At times it seems only too likely they will stop at …
Clive Bates Talks Health Canada Vaping Policy (Web Extra)
As Health Canada begins its evaluation of the HESA report—the parliamentary Standing Committee on Health’s review and recommendations for a new regulatory framework for e-cigarettes. What words of advice does …
Tag You Are It – Focus Shifts to Health Canada (Part 2)
What is the single biggest issue facing the vapour products industry as it prepares to go head-to-head with the federal government in what may be the endgame debate over e-cigarette …
Tag You Are It – Focus Shifts to Health Canada (Part 1)
Lost in the flurry of provincial vaping regulations, both real and threatened is an overlooked player that’s readying to flex its muscles—the federal government. The Liberals just started the clock …
Tilting the Market Unfairly – Net Neutrality in the Wireless Age
Open internet advocates in Canada rejoiced last week when the U.S. Federal Court ruled in favour of net neutrality. The decision bars internet service providers from creating “fast lanes” for …
B.C. Finalizes Vaping Regulations
Today the BC Liberal government released its final rules governing the sale, display, promotion and use of vapour products in the province. Reaction is mixed as retailers must now adjust …
Work with Us – Industry Call to Regulators
You would think with all the news surrounding the implementation of new anti-vaping regulations that the entire industry is beset with doom and gloom. Surprisingly, there is an optimistic outlook …