Pouches are one of the best devices ever for quitting tobacco. So why do we make it so hard for people to buy them?

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Last month, during national non-smoking week, federal Minister of Health Marjorie Michel encouraged Canadians to reflect on the benefits of a smoke-free life — and, above all, to ensure that support and resources are available for those who want to quit smoking. She also emphasized that, despite progress toward the goal of reducing tobacco use to below five per cent by 2035, many people still face barriers to quitting, and that programs must continue to evolve to better meet the needs of communities.

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I couldn’t agree more. It is precisely in that spirit........

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