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Federal announcement to restrict marketing and sales of nicotine pouches a needed move to protect youth

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Thursday, March 21, 2024

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At present, in most provinces, nicotine pouches can be sold in any store, including convenience stores and gas stations.

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At present, in most provinces, nicotine pouches can be sold in any store, including convenience stores and gas stations.
"Federal restrictions on the sale and marketing of nicotine pouches will help prevent nicotine addiction among youth and protect them from tobacco industry marketing strategies," says Rob Cunningham, Senior Policy Analyst, Canadian Cancer Society.
Yesterday's announcement comes weeks after British Columbia in February restricted the sale of nicotine pouches in the province to behind the counter in pharmacies.
With flavored nicotine pouches hitting the market last year, there's a renewed risk of young people becoming addicted to these new tobacco industry products.

Health groups call on Federal government to deliver on its commitment to protect kids against nicotine addiction

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Monday, February 19, 2024

While the government's existing proposal would exempt mint/menthol, health groups have argued that a complete ban on non-tobacco flavours is required to protect young people from nicotine addiction, as mint/menthol is the second-most popular flavour amongst youth and young adults .

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While the government's existing proposal would exempt mint/menthol, health groups have argued that a complete ban on non-tobacco flavours is required to protect young people from nicotine addiction, as mint/menthol is the second-most popular flavour amongst youth and young adults .
The ad also calls for swift action to protect minors against the sale and promotion of nicotine pouches, namely by making them a prescription-only product.
Making nicotine pouches available on a prescription-only basis would give time to both federal and provincial governments to establish a proper regulatory framework.
We hope that the government will be consistent in protecting kids from nicotine addiction and will rapidly move to ban all flavours in vaping products.

Tobacco plain packaging progress continues worldwide with 42 countries and territories moving forward with regulations

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Tuesday, February 6, 2024

Presently, 42 countries and territories are actively moving ahead with plain packaging, with 25 having adopted the measure, 3 having it in practice, and 14 in the process of implementation.

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Presently, 42 countries and territories are actively moving ahead with plain packaging, with 25 having adopted the measure, 3 having it in practice, and 14 in the process of implementation.
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"There is a strong global trend for countries to implement plain packaging," says Rob Cunningham, Senior Policy Analyst, CCS.
There are now 25 countries and territories that have adopted plain packaging, up from only 9 countries in 2018 and 21 countries in 2021.
Guidelines under the international tobacco treaty, the World Health Organization (WHO) Framework Convention on Tobacco Control (FCTC), recommend that countries consider implementing plain packaging.

Tobacco plain packaging progress continues worldwide with 42 countries and territories moving forward with regulations

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Tuesday, February 6, 2024

TORONTO, Feb. 6, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- An international report released today by the Canadian Cancer Society (CCS) reveals ongoing advancements in tobacco plain packaging worldwide. Presently, 42 countries and territories are actively moving ahead with plain packaging, with 25 having adopted the measure, 3 having it in practice, and 14 in the process of implementation. The CCS report, titled Cigarette Package Health Warnings: International Status Report, details global progress on plain packaging, ranks 211 countries and territories on the size of their health warnings on cigarette packages, and lists the 138 countries and territories that now require graphic picture warnings.

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Presently, 42 countries and territories are actively moving ahead with plain packaging, with 25 having adopted the measure, 3 having it in practice, and 14 in the process of implementation.
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"There is a strong global trend for countries to implement plain packaging," says Rob Cunningham, Senior Policy Analyst, CCS.
There are now 25 countries and territories that have adopted plain packaging, up from only 9 countries in 2018 and 21 countries in 2021.
Guidelines under the international tobacco treaty, the World Health Organization (WHO) Framework Convention on Tobacco Control (FCTC), recommend that countries consider implementing plain packaging.

New Canadian Cancer Society survey reveals the financial cost of cancer is one many in Canada cannot afford

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Sunday, February 4, 2024

Despite having a universal healthcare system, there are still out-of-pocket costs to individuals going through a cancer diagnosis in Canada.

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Despite having a universal healthcare system, there are still out-of-pocket costs to individuals going through a cancer diagnosis in Canada.
There are deep disparities in cancer risk, care and costs that can impact a person's cancer treatment, outcomes and overall experience.
"The Canadian Cancer Society is asking people to join us and call on governments across Canada to help make cancer care more affordable for those who need it."
Our Cancer Information Helpline is available nationwide and in 200 languages for anyone with questions about cancer, including financial questions (1-888-939-3333, [email protected] or live chat at cancer.ca ).

Partnership-funded initiative has increased access to smoking cessation support for people with cancer

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Wednesday, January 24, 2024

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For people with cancer, quitting smoking after a cancer diagnosis can make a big difference.

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For people with cancer, quitting smoking after a cancer diagnosis can make a big difference.
By quitting smoking, a person's cancer treatment becomes more effective and their chance of survival increases by about 40 per cent – making smoking cessation support a critical component of initial cancer treatment and high-quality cancer care.
When the Partnership began leading this pan-Canadian initiative to integrate evidence-based smoking cessation into cancer care across Canada, only two provinces were actively helping people with cancer quit smoking.
Impact of a Pan-Canadian Initiative, visit Smoking cessation in cancer care across Canada, 2022-23 – Canadian Partnership Against Cancer .

Canadian Cancer Society's 9th annual Dry Feb raises funds to support people affected by cancer

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Tuesday, January 9, 2024

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TORONTO, Jan. 9, 2024 /CNW/ - The Canadian Cancer Society (CCS) is challenging people in Canada to "go dry" this February for its 9th annual Dry Feb campaign.

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TORONTO, Jan. 9, 2024 /CNW/ - The Canadian Cancer Society (CCS) is challenging people in Canada to "go dry" this February for its 9th annual Dry Feb campaign.
"Changing attitudes and perceptions around our relationships with alcohol are a new frontier in cancer prevention and healthy living," said Andrea Seale, CEO of the Canadian Cancer Society.
In fact, in 2023, over two thirds of Dry Feb participants cited the health benefits of eliminating alcohol as their reason for participating in Dry Feb again.
Every day and every dollar will make a meaningful difference in the lives of all those affected by cancer.

Plexus Worldwide Continues Strong Support of Breast Cancer Awareness Initiatives

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Monday, December 11, 2023

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Through its Strong in Pink initiative, Plexus continued to support charities including Cancer Support Community Arizona , Feeding America ®, and other affiliates across the United States including Cancer Support Community Los Angeles , Cancer Support Community Central Ohio , and Gilda's Club Middle Tennessee in honor of October's Breast Cancer Awareness Month.

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Through its Strong in Pink initiative, Plexus continued to support charities including Cancer Support Community Arizona , Feeding America ®, and other affiliates across the United States including Cancer Support Community Los Angeles , Cancer Support Community Central Ohio , and Gilda's Club Middle Tennessee in honor of October's Breast Cancer Awareness Month.
In recognition of BCAM, when both Plexus Lean and Plexus Slim were purchased, Plexus doubled its standard Nourish One donation to Feeding America and made a matching donation to Cancer Support Community Arizona and affiliate organizations across the globe to provide much-needed resources and support to individuals affected by breast cancer.
Plexus Worldwide has demonstrated its unwavering commitment to fighting breast cancer by donating over $477,000 to breast cancer organizations across the United States and around the world since 2019.
The company's dedication to this cause remains strong, and it's committed to expanding its support for breast cancer awareness initiatives in the years to come.

Canadian Cancer Society supports annual cost recovery fee on tobacco companies

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Tuesday, November 21, 2023

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OTTAWA, ON, Nov. 21, 2023 /CNW/ - The Canadian Cancer Society (CCS) is expressing support for an annual cost recovery fee on tobacco companies included as a legislative commitment in the federal government's Fall Economic Statement.

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OTTAWA, ON, Nov. 21, 2023 /CNW/ - The Canadian Cancer Society (CCS) is expressing support for an annual cost recovery fee on tobacco companies included as a legislative commitment in the federal government's Fall Economic Statement.
"The tobacco industry has caused the tobacco epidemic and should reimburse the federal government's cost of responding to it," says Rob Cunningham, Senior Policy Analyst, Canadian Cancer Society.
"The Canadian Cancer Society has advocated in support of a cost recovery fee for many years, and we look forward to its adoption and effective implementation," adds Cunningham.
"The cost recovery fee complements other federal tobacco control measures including plain packaging, tobacco taxation, and a new round of health warnings including warnings on each individual cigarette."

Health Canada makes it legal for flavoured nicotine products from Imperial Tobacco to be sold to children

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Tuesday, November 14, 2023

OTTAWA, ON, Nov. 14, 2023 /CNW/ - Health Canada has approved the sale of flavoured nicotine pouches by Imperial Tobacco Canada Ltd. in such a way that the products can be legally sold to children of any age.

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OTTAWA, ON, Nov. 14, 2023 /CNW/ - Health Canada has approved the sale of flavoured nicotine pouches by Imperial Tobacco Canada Ltd. in such a way that the products can be legally sold to children of any age.
On July 18, 2023, a sister company of Imperial Tobacco was given approval to sell flavoured nicotine pouches under the Natural Health Product Regulations, with the products containing nicotine but not tobacco.
It is completely legal for stores to sell these flavoured nicotine pouches to children of any age.
How can it possibly be legal to sell to children flavoured nicotine products from a tobacco company?"