Ontario Government Announces Ban on E-Cigarettes in Schools

Aug.30.2024

Ontario government bans e-cigarettes in schools; allocates $47.5M for detectors, mental health support, and awareness campaigns.

According to City News on August 29th, the newly appointed Minister of Education for the province of Ontario, Jill Dunlop, reiterated during a press conference on Thursday (29th) that the government has explicitly banned students from using e-cigarettes, as well as nicotine and tobacco products, in schools.

In order to implement this ban, the Ontario provincial government will invest $47.5 million, with $30 million being used to install e-cigarette detectors and other safety upgrades in schools, $1 million for mental health services in Ontario schools, and $1.5 million to support schools in conducting grassroots awareness campaigns.

The new regulations will take effect on September 1st.

References:

[1] New rules on phones and vaping in Ontario schools come into effect Sept. 1

Also Read:

[1] New Policy in Ontario Schools Limits Cellphone Use and Smoking

[2] Ontario Province Invests $30 Million to Enhance School Safety

[3] Illegal E-Cigarette Sales in Ontario: Creative Tactics and Consequences

[4] Education Board Implements E-cigarette Monitoring Program in Ontario Schools

[5] Canada's CVA Calls for Reconsideration of E-Cigarette Tax Proposal

[6] Ontario Implements Additional Tax on E-Cigarette Products

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