Research

Taxation leads to higher smoking rates
Taxing a harm reduction product is counter productive, as it discourages improvements to public health and increases sales of tobacco products, our nations leading cause of death.

The is no evidence to support a link between vaping and COVID-19
There is no research to support a connection between vaping and COVID-19.

Nicotine vaping was not the cause of EVALI
The cause of EVALI was discovered to be vitamin E acetate, a prohibited ingredient under CCCR 2001 in regulated Canadian e-liquid. Vitamin E acetate has never been used by reputable e-liquid manufacturers globally.

Youth vaping is not an epidemic
The CVA has always condemned the use of vapour products by youth and non-smokers. Vaping is a harm reduction tool intended for adult smokers.

High nicotine concentrations are the reason for youth use
The rise in youth vaping rates here in Canada directly correlates to the entrance of Big Tobacco vape brands.

Flavoured vapour products are not the reason for youth uptake
The idea that flavoured vaping products contribute to youth vaping is a common misconception that has been discredited by the Centers of Decease Control and Prevention (CDC).