Besieged by the federal and provincial governments, they continue to fight for their freedom of choice.
TORONTO, May 30, 2021 / CNW / – Despite constant threats to ban flavors, limit the content in nicotine and raising taxes, in addition to enduring persistent government disinformation campaigns, Canadian vapers are not discouraged in their fight to keep vaping products available, accessible and affordable from a global perspective. coast to coast.
“This is the fight for our lives,” said Maria Papaioannoy, spokesperson for Rights4Vapers, one of Canada’s vaping rights organizations. “We are grateful to have a day where we can talk about our lived experiences as vapers without the filter of cynicism and doubt that permeates media coverage of vaping. “
Vaping is scientifically proven to be a less harmful alternative to smoking. Public health authorities around the world have made it clear that vaping can be an effective tool in helping smokers quit. But only if the right regulatory and societal frameworks are in place.
« Canada must be more open-minded in its approach to vaping. We are seeing restrictive regulations appear in every province, including a proposed ban on flavors in Quebec, ”said Mme Christina Xydous, spokesperson for the Coalition of the rights of vapers of Quebec. “Vapers in every province must stand up and denounce the violations of their rights that these draconian regulations constitute. Vaping products can help save lives. ”
Flavors are an important part of the vaping experience for adult smokers. They help smokers migrate from traditional cigarettes to vaping products. In 2019, Parliament conducted hearings on amendments to the Tobacco Act (Bill S5). Experts have told the federal government that flavorful vaping products are important. It is time for all governments to listen.
Vaping products are the best hope for hundreds of thousands of Canadians who still smoke and are looking for an alternative to smoking. Earlier this year, Public Health England released its most recent review of vaping studies. He found that “the best thing a smoker can do is quit smoking altogether and the evidence shows that vaping is one of the most effective smoking cessation aids around, helping around 50,000 smokers to quit. smoke every year. ”
The federal government introduced a proposal late last year to restrict options for vapers by capping the content in nicotine at 20 mg / ml. Nicotine caps are yet another attack on a product that has helped thousands of people quit smoking.
“Nicotine caps may not seem like a big deal, but for vapers they are. Many vapers start with high levels of nicotine and work their way out by decreasing the level gradually. A wide range of options is essential. And any restriction would have the effect of reducing vapers to smoking, ”Ms. Papaoiannoy said.
According to a study published by the Consumer Choice Center, there are over 1.5 million Canadian adult vapers in Canada. Approximately 955,000 of these adult consumers currently use vaping products that contain flavors. A total ban on flavors in vaping would likely cause most of these consumers to return to smoking.
SOURCE Rights 4 Vapers
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