I’ll continue to advocate for tough action to combat youth vaping, and holding government accountable to provide necessary funding for in-school awareness, prevention, and support programs – MLA Todd Stone
(L - R) Health Minister Adrian Dix, Education Minister Rob Fleming, and Finance Minister Carole James Yesterday, the government of BC announced it will be restricting access to vaping products, flavours, nicotine content -- as well as advertising – and that it also intends to increase taxes on vapour products ... this to protect youth from risks associated with vaping. “ Some vaping manufacturers are using flavours and advertising to entice and normalize vaping for youth – introducing a new generation to very high levels of a very addictive drug ,” said Adrian Dix, Minister of Health. “ As a result, youth vaping rates are rising, putting them at risk for addiction and serious illness. That’s why we are bringing in the most comprehensive plan in the country, and supporting young people to end this dangerous trend .” For his part, Kamloops South Thompson BC Liberal MLA Todd Stone, who himself introduced a private members bill regarding access of vaping products, s...