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Is hash legal in Canada? Cannabis laws, legalization & regulation

Learn about the legality of hash in Canada, including cannabis laws, legalization and regulation Is hash legal in Canada? Yes, hash is legal in Canada for both recreational and medicinal purposes. Legalization. Cannabis is legal for recreational and medicinal use. Medical use. Health Canada regulates medical cannabis through the Access to Cannabis for Medical Purposes Regulations. ...

Health warnings on tobacco products in Canada

History Health warnings on cigarette packages were first mandated by federal law in 1989, introducing four text-only messages. This marked a significant improvement over previous voluntary warnings in Canada, which included the ineffective advice to smokers to “Avoid Inhaling.” In 1994, a new set of eight warnings was introduced. These warnings occupied the top 35% of...

Guide to the Forms of Cannabis and Their Legalization in Canada

Cannabis, a versatile plant with a rich history, exists in various forms, each offering unique characteristics, consumption methods, and effects. Since the legalization of cannabis in Canada under the Cannabis Act on October 17, 2018, adults have gained legal access to a wide array of cannabis products. This comprehensive guide delves into the primary...

Red Letter Day for Health of Canadians as Government Mandates Drab Brown Tobacco Packaging

The Board, staff, and members of the Non-Smokers’ Rights Association (NSRA) reacted with jubilation to the announcement today by Health Minister Ginette Petitpas Taylor that the government has published draft regulations requiring plain and standardized packaging for all tobacco products.

Red Letter Day for Health of Canadians as Government Mandates Drab Brown Tobacco Packaging

Red Letter Day for Health of Canadians as Government Mandates Drab Brown Tobacco Packaging The Board, staff, and members of the Non-Smokers’ Rights Association (NSRA) reacted with jubilation to the announcement today by Health Minister Ginette Petitpas Taylor that the government has published draft regulations requiring plain and standardized packaging for all tobacco products.

E-Cigarette Regulation Update March 2018

Globally-speaking, we are in the midst of a very large natural experiment in which e-cigarettes are being regulated in different ways around the world. Some countries classify and regulate them as electronic cigarettes, others as tobacco or tobacco-related products, while other countries regulate them as consumer products and/or medicines. How these vastly different regulatory...

E-Cigarette Research Update: March 2018

The evidence base on e-cigarettes continues to grow at an impressive rate. However, owing to a number of factors, there are still significant gaps in our understanding of the impacts of these products on individual and public health. For every study that is published indicating one thing, there seems to be another showing the...

A map and table comparing cigarette prices in Canada (April 2018)

A map and table comparing the average price of a carton of 200 cigarettes in Canada’s provinces and territories, as of April 2018. Pre-tax prices are calculated by using the Consumer Price Index and the CPI Intercity Price Index from Statistics Canada for a carton of 200 cigarettes in 2017. href="https://nsra-adnf.ca/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/180401_map_and_table.pdf"Download the Map

Provincial & Territorial E-Cigarette Legislation in Canada (March 2018)

A map and table comparing cigarette prices in Canada (March 2018)

A map and table comparing the average price of a carton of 200 cigarettes in Canada’s provinces and territories, as of March 2018. Pre-tax prices are calculated by using the Consumer Price Index and the CPI Intercity Price Index from Statistics Canada for a carton of 200 cigarettes in 2017. href="https://nsra-adnf.ca/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/180329_map_and_table.pdf"Download the Map