On March 31, 2020 the new Tobacco and Vapour Products Control Act came into force. The Department of Health and Social Services is asking NWT residents for input on the development of new regulations under the new Act respecting the sale of flavoured vapour products.

The GNWT’s legislation aims to protect residents’ health by regulating where and how vaping products can be accessed, and placing additional restrictions on the display and advertising of vaping products in the NWT.

To build on these protections, the Department of Health and Social Services is working to determine the best approach to keeping vaping products out of the hands of our children and youth.

Your feedback will inform our regulatory development. We want to ensure that all NWT residents, particularly children, youth and non-smokers, are protected from the risks and harms associated with vaping.

You can send your feedback between September 23 and December 18 by:

• emailing vaping@gov.nt.ca; or
• participating in the online survey at https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/DHSS-TVPCA.

For more information, please see:

·       Banning the Sale of Flavoured Vapour Products – Public Engagement

·       Smoking Control and Reduction Act and Tobacco and Vapour Products Control Act

Media Contact

Damien Healy
Manager of Communications
Department of Health and Social Services
Government of the Northwest Territories
(867) 767-9052 ext. 49034
Damien_Healy@gov.nt.ca