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British Columbia has tabled historic legislation to smoke out vaping advertising

British Columbia has introduced legislation to recover health care costs from companies using deceptive practices to sell vaping products, marking it as the first law of its kind in Canada.
Attorney General Niki Sharma stated that the legislation is based on laws used to take action against tobacco and opioid companies.
Education Minister Lisa Beare emphasized that the law aims to help young people understand the risks of vaping and make informed choices.
Sharma warned that the rise of vaping, particularly among youth, poses a risk of reversing achievements in reducing tobacco use and could lead to a new generation addicted to nicotine.

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