"The proposed act amends the Tobacco Act to regulate vaping products as a separate class of products," Health Canada said in a statement on Tuesday. Other measures in the proposed legislation include:A ban on the sale and promotion of all vaping products to those under age 18. Health Canada said it recognizes vaping could bring public health benefits if it reduces tobacco-related death and disease by helping smokers quit or switch. But it adds there is also potential for public health harm, given evidence of damage from nicotine exposure during adolescence. Proposed federal legislation would include provisions 'restricting certain flavours, like candy, that appeal to youth,' Health Canada says.

Source: CBC News November 22, 2016 20:31 UTC