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Canada’s Vaping Law: How it’s Different in Every Province and Territory

Whether you vape or not, the laws within Canada regarding vaping, knowing the legislation is key

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E-Cigarette Regulations Across the Globe and How It Will Affect Travellers

E-cigarettes in Canada and around the globe have recently become very popular for a multitude of vapers. If you are a traveler, you should be aware of the various e-cigarette laws and regulations in the countries you’re visiting to avoid penalties.

Why Popcorn Lung is NOT a Threat for the Vaping Community

THE GOVERNMENT HAS FOOLED US ONCE AGAIN

As the popularity of vaping as an alternative to smoking cigarettes has become more widespread, the government’s restrictions and comments on this topic have consequently grown. There has been a number of proposed bills which seek to ban the use of flavouring and ecigarettes, and to place heavy restrictions on the use and distribution of these products. One of the points that the government has strongly focused on is po

Bill 174- Schedule 3

http://www.ontla.on.ca/web/bills/bills_detail.do?locale=en&Intranet=&BillID=5276

On December 12^th, the third reading of Bill 174 was held, and the bill was carried on division, meaning all aspects of the bill were passed as is. This bill is known as an omnibus bill, as it incorporates a plethora of unrelated topics into one bill, and every aspect is either passed or denied. Bill 174 will put serious restrictions on the freedom of the vaping community. This bill will prohibit a lot of the aspect which make vaping, not only a healthier alternative to smoking, but a more enjoyable one.

Dear Vapers,

Be prepared for The Ultimate List of E-Cig Studies by Dale Amann - be sure to check out the website which he updates the growing list.

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E-Cigarettes : Welcome Back, Big Tobacco”

The episode discusses the challenges vapers/vape shops are facing in Canada when it comes to regulation and Health Canada’s reluctance to approve e-cigarette as a smoking cessation device.  It also discusses big tobacco’s plans to provide “harm reduction” devices by introducing their own e-cigs. Isn’t it ironic how they claim to be concerned about the health of their consumers, yet still mass produce cigarettes which everyone knows has 4000 chemicals! It seems like they're more concerned about profits rather than health.  It’s clear that there has been a substantial decrease in smoking over the last few years, which could be due to an increase in popularity within the vape industry.   Ex-smokers have found success in quitting traditional cigarettes by switching to e-cigarettes and the numbers show it.   The vape industry is worth $2.5 billion and expected to reach $3-5 billion in the next 3-5 years as noted in the Fifth Estate report.  Another important topic they touched on was Public Health England’s stance on e-cigarettes.  Last year they published a study on e-cigarettes and found that they are 95% less harmful than traditional cigarettes .  With the number of smokers in England at an all-time low, and an estimated 3 million of them vaping, England’s health officials have endorsed e-cigarettes and recommend them as a smoking aid and have even gone as far as to suggest that they should be prescribed by doctors and paid for by the health care system.  The testimonials are real and the statistics don’t lie, vaping helps smokers quit! Should Health Canada adopt a similar stance to e-cigarettes as Public Health England? What do you think, comment below!

Dear Vapers,

We love reading proper studies illustrating the positive benefits of this cleaner alternative. Check out the latest study from Penn State's College of Medicine below proving that personal vaporizers are less addictive than tobacco cigarettes. Please click here to share with family, friends and current smokers.

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Dear Vapers,

Check out this great clip from Last Week Tonight segment on the tobacco industry, we have to say John Oliver has done an amazing job making light of a serious issue, that is said to kill a BILLION early deaths this century due to smoking-related diseases. Share your vape stories to current smokers and help raise awareness of the cleaner alternative. Check out our

An article below from Global News discusses the Ontario legislation banning the use of personal vaporizers where smoking is prohibited. Well I don't completely disagree with the new rules I believe that grouping smokers and vapers into the same category isn't solving the real problem. Should vapers be able to use their device in a restaurant or a store? The answer to this is NO. Everyone should be concious and respectful of others around them and not interfer with their personal space, I don't think someone who switched from smoking to vaping would a appreciate someone's vapour in their face while their eating.  That being said one of the main issues I have with these rules is how they are grouping smokers with vapers together. The major difference between smoking and vaping is that while smoking produces second hand smoke, which is a known carcinogen, vaping does not as it is not combustible. This factor alone should be enough to establish that smoking and vaping are nowhere near the same threat. Also one other point to be made is the Ontario Government is telling ex-smokers who have quit smoking using a vape to now congregate with the smokers exposing them to second hand smoke one of the reasons why they quit smoking. Does that sound fair? Legislations need to recognize that vaping isn't a fad and its here to stay.  I agree that there needs to be regulation and legislation but it has to be fair.

Dear Vapers,

On December 15, 2014 Steve Paikin from The Agenda discusses Ontario's Bill 45 to regulate the selling of electronic cigarettes. The debate highlights the science behind e-cigarettes, whether they're a useful cessation tool, or a gateway to more smoking with public health advocate David Sweanor, Adjunct Professor of Law at University of Ottawa and Mark Holland, Executive of The Heart & Stroke Foundation (Ontario).

We have transcribed (to the best of our ability) the top 10 positive quotes from the debate. Please raise awareness and share the vape love. Together we can make a difference and help save a billion deaths that will occur due to cigarette smoking in this century.

Happy Vaping from all your friends at EsmokerCanada!

Dear Vapers,

We were pleased to see an article in the New York Times discussing e-cigarettes as a growing market. We are happy to read and share publications like this that raise awareness of our industry. Please review the summary of article below.

Happy Vaping from all your friends at EsmokerCanada!

Dear Vapers,

Good news! The FDA's push for electronic cigarette regulation, may not have completely adverse effects on the industry after all. For the first time ever, top officials with the FDA suggested electronic cigarettes do NOT contribute to cancer related death, rather, can actually reverse it.

Dear Vapers,

Looks like Oxford dictionary is showing some vape love - no surprise to us, 2014 word of the year is VAPE!

Check out the full article below.

Happy Vaping from all your friends at EsmokerCanada :)