The Manitoba government has introduced a bill aimed at banning the sale of flavoured vaping products in urban stores accessible to individuals under 18 years old. This initiative, announced by Health Minister Uzoma Asagwara, seeks to mitigate the risk of minors being attracted to these products, which are viewed as gateways to smoking tobacco. While the bill allows adults to purchase both flavoured and non-flavoured vapes, health advocates, including the Manitoba Lung Association, argue that the measures are insufficient. They point to the province's youth vaping rates, which exceed national averages, and suggest that the bill does not address the broader issue of accessibility through social and online channels. In contrast, provinces like Quebec and Nova Scotia have enacted more stringent regulations, including bans on most flavours for adults. The proposed legislation will be reviewed in public hearings later this year, with hopes from advocates for stronger protections for youth.