By Canadian Press

Alberta government to review vaping rules as number of young users grows

Oct 2, 2019 | 2:20 PM

CALGARY — The Alberta government says it will consider adding rules for vaping when it reviews the province’s smoking and tobacco legislation next month.

Health Minister Tyler Shandro says he’s particularly concerned about the growing number of youth who vape.

But he adds there’s evidence vaping can be helpful for adults who are trying to quit smoking conventional cigarettes.

The review will be led by legislature member Jeremy Nixon and is to seek feedback from school districts, municipalities, retailers and others.

It is to begin Nov. 1 and be completed by year’s end, with a goal of having any changes brought before the legislature next spring.

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Some acute lung illnesses have been reported as a result of vaping in Canada, but Shandro says no cases have come up in Alberta.

This report by The Canadian Press was first published Oct. 2, 2019.

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