Canada became the first country to print health warnings directly on individual cigarettes under regulations that took effect on Tuesday, with phased requirements for king-size cigarettes by July 2024 and regular-size cigarettes and small cigars by April 2025. The measures support Canada's goal of cutting tobacco use to under 5% by 2035, while tobacco still kills about 48,000 Canadians a year.
One outlet so far Only Maldives Republic has reported this among the sources we monitor. A gap in what we monitor, not proof that others did not report it.
The amended regulations, which took effect on Tuesday, will see cigarettes adorned with phrases like “Cigarettes cause cancer” and “Poison in every puff,” printed in both English and French languages.
Word for word from the report in Maldives Republic. Open the report
Nothing to compare yet. If another monitored source reports it, its headline appears beside this one.
tobacco use remains a persistent health issue in Canada, taking the lives of approximately 48,000 Canadians every year
Word for word from the report in Maldives Republic. Open the report
As of 2021, the rate of smokers aged 15 years or older in Canada stood at approximately 10%, according to the national tobacco and nicotine survey.
Word for word from the report in Maldives Republic. Open the report
The initiative is part of Canada’s effort to reduce tobacco use to less than 5% by 2035.
Word for word from the report in Maldives Republic. Open the report
The decision to add warning labels to cigarettes came after a 75-day public consultation period initiated the previous year.
Word for word from the report in Maldives Republic. Open the report