Vaping refers to using electronic cigarettes that deliver nicotine through vapor, while junk food includes high-calorie, low-nutrition foods like candy, chips, and sugary drinks. Both are linked to various health issues, especially among young people. Proponents argue that banning promotion helps protect the health of young people, reduces the risk of developing lifelong unhealthy habits, and decreases public health costs. Opponents argue that such bans infringe on commercial free speech, limit consumer choice, and that education and parental guidance are more effective ways to promote healthy lifestyles.
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Response rates from 179 Independents voters.
62% Yes |
38% No |
62% Yes |
36% No |
2% No, fund awareness and labels about the dangers of these products instead |
Trend of support over time for each answer from 179 Independents voters.
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Trend of how important this issue is for 179 Independents voters.
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Unique answers from Independents voters whose views went beyond the provided options.
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This needs a better definition of “products”, along with a specific answer for each one listed.
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Yes, but current government rules missed the mark and did not account for larger market interactions. Tobacco is still highly profitable, it just shifted markets and product focus.
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No, but the CRTC should be given what it needs to enforce regulations on such advertisements when necessary.
@9NCVPRK11mos11MO
No, and it should be the same across all provinces instead of BC having all the rules which only causes more people to go outside BC of to black market suppliers to get products and reduces profits for BC businesses
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No, but force them to state the negative health affects
@9N8VP9911mos11MO
neither, there should be strict regulations in place but not a total ban
@9N4H64K11mos11MO
They should ban vaping, but junk food isn't as deadly.
@9MXMJKY11mos11MO
I think that the government should limit the promotion of products that contribute to unhealthy lifestyles
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