Health Matters: Health minister stands by nicotine pouch rules

Canada September 23, 2026 10:04 PM

Canada's Health Minister Marjorie Michel is holding firm on the country's nicotine pouch rules, saying she has no plans to loosen restrictions. So far Health Canada has only approved one brand of pouch for sale, limiting where they are available to only pharmacies. Katherine Ward has this story and more in Health Matters for Sept. 23, 2026.

Health Matters: Health minister stands by nicotine pouch rules

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