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It’s a huge win for the vaping industry. A Superior Court judge invalidates key provisions of Quebec's Tobacco Control Act, which promulgated harsh new regulations and fines, seemingly intended to eviscerate the vaping industry.

The ruling comes after a three-year legal challenge spearheaded by the Canadian Vaping Association, which argued the vaping restrictions infringe on the “right to security of the person” and “freedom of expression” under both the Canadian and Quebec charters of rights and freedoms.

In this episode of RegWatch hear about the ground-breaking ruling directly from Audrey Boctor the lawyer who led the fight and learn exclusive details about the court trial, expert witnesses and what happens next. Also, Daniel Marien president of the 35-store La Vape Shop retail chain joins the show to discuss the draconian rules and hear his reaction to the ruling.

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Produced by: Brent StaffordReleased: May 22, 2019

Since November 2018, when University of Waterloo Professor David Hammond first shared results of his new youth vaping study with Health Canada and the mainstream media, only one interpretation of the data has been made available to the public. And that interpretation is one of high alarm.

In February and April of 2019, Health Canada launched two separate public consultations seeking input on potential regulatory action that might stem the crisis of youth vaping. However, industry stakeholders, harm reduction advocates and members of the public had yet to be afforded access to Professor Hammond’s study in order to evaluate the data and test the interpretation.

RegWatch was provided a copy of the study by a highly-placed source within the tobacco-control community and last Thursday we published the document so that the public may see the same data, findings and conclusions being considered by regulators as they deliberate over the future of vaping in Canada and the U.S.

In this episode of RegWatch hear tobacco control policy expert Clive Bates’s analysis of the study and learn what he thinks of RegWatch’s decision to publish.

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Produced by: Brent StaffordReleased: April 29, 2019

It’s quite possibly the worst kept secret within the tight-knit ranks of tobacco-control, the research study conducted by Dr. David Hammond of the University of Waterloo, which purports to show a substantial increase in youth vaping in both Canada and the United States.

Numerous stakeholders including regulators, academics, tobacco-control activists and even the media have either seen the report or have been briefed on its findings; every one that is, except those in the vaping industry, harm reduction advocates and members of the public.

RegWatch has obtained a copy of the study and in this brief live streamed edition we are releasing it to the public so you may see the same data, findings, and conclusions being considered by regulators as they deliberate over the future of vaping in Canada and the U.S.

Download the report at RegulatorWatch.com.

Produced by: Brent StaffordReleased: April 25, 2019

***RegWatch Exclusive Interview (Part 2)***

Regulatory intervention on flavours in vaping products (i.e. a flavour ban) is ‘not’ off the table says James Van Loon, Director General of the Tobacco Control Directorate at Health Canada.

The federal regulator is considering every measure to stem the tide of youth vaping and is calling on parents, educators, youth and public stakeholders to weigh in on key issues in a consultation on potential regulatory measures to reduce youth access and appeal of vaping products in Canada.

In part-2 of our exclusive interview with Director General Van Loon, hear a detailed discussion on youth vaping statistics, flavours, nicotine salts, online sales, the upcoming federal election and much more.

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Produced by: Brent StaffordReleased: April 22, 2019

***RegWatch Exclusive Interview (Part 1)***

If left unchecked, youth vaping poses an “existential threat” to the vaping industry in Canada. This is the warning James Van Loon, Director General of the Tobacco Control Directorate at Health Canada, gave to industry stakeholders when it became clear to the regulator that the crisis of youth vaping—unfolding in the United States—had spread to Canada. The concern is real and substantial.

Shot on location at Health Canada’s national headquarters, learn what the Director General thinks about the critical issues: youth vaping data; nicotine addiction; the media bias against vaping; relative risk statements; advertising & promotion; adult access; and much more.

What may be asked of the industry to stem the tide of youth vaping?

Find out, in Part-1 of this 2-part exclusive interview.

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Produced by: Brent StaffordReleased: April 16, 2019

Public health has a penchant for demonizing the use of particular products that it considers to be unhealthy. And while the practice is recognized as an effective method to modify behavior, there are unintended consequences.

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Produced by: Brent StaffordReleased: April 6, 2019

Stoked by public health special interest groups a litany of frightening headlines has splashed across Canadian newspapers and TV news screens: Vaping Addicts Youth to Nicotine; Youth Vaping Leads to Youth Smoking; Vaping Is an Urgent Threat to Public Health.

For many Canadians, the news is shocking and worrisome, yet also confusing. Considering the fact that less than one-year-ago the Federal Liberal government made vaping products with nicotine legal in Canada—with the full acknowledgment that vaping is a much safer alternative to smoking.

In this RegWatch feature interview, hear what Dr. Mark Tyndall, Professor at the University of British Columbia’s School of Population and Public Health and former Executive Director of the BC Centre for Disease Control thinks about the pressure campaign to rollback vaping regulations and why he says it's based on a contrived “moral panic.”

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Produced by: Brent StaffordReleased: April 6, 2019

With the ink barely dry on legislation legalizing vaping products in Canada, the industry finds itself facing an existential threat: an epidemic of youth vaping.

In response to the alarm over youth use, tobacco-control activists are lobbying Health Canada to crack down on the advertising and promotion of vaping products, such as JUUL and Vype, while also pressing to limit adult access and choice in order to combat the perceived crisis.

In this edition of RegWatch hear what the CEO of a top Canadian e-juice company thinks of the turmoil rocking the industry—Only on RegWatch by RegulatorWatch.com.

Produced by: Brent StaffordReleased: March 30, 2019

Join us this Sunday, March 24th for an in-depth discussion of the widening war against vaping in Canada.Guest: Thomas Kirsop

Some of the stories to be discussed:They don’t have to die. But I can’t tell you that | LetterVaping an urgent threat to public health: experts (CityNews)Vaping is an urgent threat to public health (opinion)Ottawa needs to protect our kids from nicotine addictionSmoke for thought

Kirsop is a 47 year old father of four who smoked his first cigarette at the age of 9, and his last at the age of 43. Currently Thomas, along with his wife are he sole shareholders in an incorporated small business venture operating two shops in central Alberta offering alternatives to adult smokers. Thomas is an advocate for vaping as a harm reduction tool, has served on the board of the Electronic Cigarette Trade Association (ECTA) of Canada, and continues to support that organization with his research and writing skills.

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Produced by: Brent StaffordStreamed Live: March 24, 2019

Considering the ceaseless media coverage and the constant threat of retribution by regulators and anti-vaping non-profit health groups, one would think there exists a large body of scientific evidence to back up the claim that youth vaping has become a public health crisis; but apparently, there is not. Or, if the evidence exists, it’s not been made available to the public, the industry or to other researchers who specialize in tobacco harm reduction. Why not?

Find out in this extended RegWatch interview with Dr. Brad Rodu, Professor of Medicine at the University of Louisville, Kentucky and 25-year veteran tobacco harm reduction.

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Produced by: Brent StaffordReleased: March 21, 2019