This article examines a report by the INSPQ (Quebec's public health institute) regarding youth vaping habits following the province's ban on flavored liquids. The report shows that while the ban has made these products slightly harder to find, vaping rates among 16 to 19 year olds have still dropped from 20% in 2022 to 13% in 2024. However, young people are still twice as likely to vape as adults, and more than 80% of vapers were still using flavored liquids as of September 2024. Sources cited in the article highlight loopholes in the regulations, such as the sale of "flavor enhancers" (concentrated drops added to flavorless kits) or online shopping, which have fueled a black market. A government report suggests updating the law, while advocates are calling for federal action to stop smuggling between provinces.

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Youth vaping drops in Quebec following ban on flavored products

February 9, 2026
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