A Conservative government would let smokers buy nicotine pouches at corner stores and gas stations, scrapping the Liberal pharmacy only rule. “Conservatives believe adult Canadians should have freedom of choice when it comes to what legal products they use, including vapes and nicotine pouches,” a party spokesperson told the Western Standard. “It is also important that those trying to quit smoking should continue to have access to less harmful alternatives that have worked for them.” Health Canada has licenced only one nicotine pouch, which is Zonnic, as a quit smoking aid. Last fall, the Liberal government invoked the Food and Drugs Act to restrict pouches to pharmacies, arguing it would pr... [Read more]