Canada Eyes Lifetime Cigarette Ban for Future Generations

0:00Canada's health minister is eyeing a lifetime ban on cigarette sales for future generations, inspired by a new UK law. The British tobacco and vapes bill creates a rolling age restriction, blocking anyone born on or after January 1, 2009, from ever. Buying smokes, it also cracks down on vaping with stricter marketing, display rules, and limits on where vapes can be used, especially near kids. The bill just passed UK lawmakers and awaits Royal Ascent from King Charles III, who's on a state visit to the US right now. Over in Ottawa, health minister Marjorie Michelle confirmed she's looking into something similar after a cabinet meeting. She told reporters she's checking it out with partners, having seen what the UK did. Just as Minister Sean Fraser hasn't joined formal talks, but sits next to her in the house, so chats are coming. He backs any moves to cut tobacco use among young people and reduce overall harm. Health Canada aims to drop tobacco use below 5% by 2035, calling it a key step to a smoke-free

1:05future. They work with stakeholders using solid data to shield youth from smoking risks. This could reshape how we fight nicotine addiction here, with eyes on youth protection as the priority moving forward. Stay informed with Canada News Today, AI-powered updates. I'm Corey with The Story.