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A Proposal to Regulate the Display and Promotion of Tobacco and Tobacco-Related Products at Retail
The online consultation is now closed. The consultation results is available now. The content found on this page is a snapshot of the live consultation as it was presented to the public and contains the content that was open for submissions during the consultation period.
Health Canada has prepared a consultation document to seek input from the public regarding possible regulations to restrict at retail the display of tobacco products and accessories that carry tobacco product brand names or logos as well as signs on availability and price.
One of the key purposes of the federal Tobacco Act is "to protect young persons and others from inducements to use tobacco products and the consequent dependence on them." Inducements to use tobacco products come in many forms and may be visible to the general public. For instance, large, brightly coloured, multi-tiered displays of tobacco products known as "power walls," counter top displays and other forms of promotion at retail are common in most of the 60,000 tobacco points-of-sale in Canada, including convenience stores, grocery stores, supermarkets and gas stations.
The ubiquitous presence of these promotional efforts means that there is an unavoidable spill to young people and others, including former smokers and smokers trying to quit.
Consultation Document
How Can I Comment on the Proposal?
Interested parties are encouraged to provide comments and suggestions on the proposals presented in the consultation document by February 16, 2007.
Following a request from the public for additional time to prepare comments, Health Canada has decided to extend the period of consultation. Comments and suggestions must be received by Friday, March 9, 2007.
