Canada

Thousands of convenience store operators in Canada are suing the federal government to overturn restrictions on nicotine patch sales.

Canadian Health Minister Mark Holland issued a controversial ministerial order limiting nicotine pouch sales to pharmacies, affecting ZONNIC sales.

Controversy surrounds Canada's new health ministerial order allowing only pharmacies to sell nicotine pouches, criticized by industry stakeholders.

CICC urges Quebec government to require all e-cigarettes to have a food-grade alcohol license to combat flavor sales evasion.

Newfoundland and Labrador government to hold virtual public consultation on tobacco legislation amendments, including raising legal age to 21.

ITCAN urges Canadian Health Department and Quebec Government to prevent youth access to nicotine products, citing lack of enforcement.

Canadian provinces raise taxes on e-cigarettes, with Ontario and Quebec doubling federal rates in new "tax partnership plan.

Health Canada issued a recall notice for unauthorized nicotine pouches sold in Canada, including various flavors like blueberry mint and cola.