What Canadians think
Canadians want action when it comes to reducing tobacco and nicotine use among Canadian youth.
Do you support or oppose government policies aimed at reducing tobacco and nicotine use among youth in Canada?
89% support policies and programming to prevent youth addiction to nicotine products
83% support policies that restrict new commercial nicotine products from being approved and sold
78% support policies that restrict flavoured vape products (allowing only mint/menthol and tobacco flavour)
According to a omnibus poll by Abacus Data for the Canadian Lung Association in October 2025 (sample size of 1,501 adults).
The difference between traditional or sacred tobacco and commercial tobacco
Traditionally, tobacco has played and still plays a very important role in the culture and spirituality of many First Nations. It is one of the four sacred medicines provided by the Creator. Traditional tobacco has many uses: for healing, guidance, spiritual strength, discipline and protection. Commercial tobacco, on the other hand, means the store-bought packages of cigarettes or loose tobacco pouches.
Visit the websites below to learn more about the differences between traditional and commercial tobacco and the meaning and uses of traditional tobacco.
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Traditional and commercial tobacco: Understanding the difference. First Nations Health Authority.
Don’t misuse tobacco, keep it sacred. Assembly of First Nations.
According to a poll by Abacus Data for the Canadian Lung Association in October 2025 (sample size of 1,501 adults).