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PHO Rounds: Nicotine Pouch Use in Canada: Market Overview and Trends

This PHO Rounds will provide a high-level overview of the current state of nicotine pouches in Canada including how they are regulated, sold and marketed. The presentation will highlight current data on nicotine pouch usage including data from the Ontario Tobacco Research Unit tracking 3,400 Canadians aged 17 to 27 from 2020 through 2026. Information on the patterns of use of nicotine pouches over time, including associations between cigarette smoking initiation, vaping initiation, and smoking cessation, will be presented. The latest research on legal and illegal sales, health effects, and comparison with regulations in other countries will also be discussed
 

Intended Audience: 
Public health professionals with interest in addictions and mental health, Medical Officers of Health (MOHs)/Associate Medical Officers of Health (AMOHs), public health decision makers.

By the end of this event, participants will be able to:

  • Describe the current state of the nicotine market in Canada including how nicotine pouches are sold, marketed and regulated.
  • Summarize the recent trends in nicotine pouch use in Canada, especially among young adults.
  • Recognize emerging data on nicotine pouch health effects and potential usefulness for smoking cessation.

Présentateur(s): Dr. Michael Chaiton, Dr. Robert Schwartz and Lynn Planinac

Dr. Michael Chaiton, PhD is a senior scientist at CAMH’s Institute for Mental Health Policy Research, director of research at the Ontario Tobacco Research Unit and associate professor at the Dalla Lana School of Public Health and the Institute for Medical Sciences, at University of Toronto. 

Dr. Robert Schwartz, PhD is a senior scientist in the Institute for Mental Health Policy Research at CAMH and the executive director of the Ontario Tobacco Research Unit. 

Lynn Planinac, MHSc is a research coordinator at CAMH’s Institute for Mental Health Policy Research and received her MHSc from the University of Toronto’s Dalla Lana School of Public Health.

Avis de non-responsabilité

The opinions expressed by speakers and moderators do not necessarily reflect the official policies or views of Public Health Ontario, nor does the mention of trade names, commercial practices, or organizations imply endorsement by Public Health Ontario.

Accréditation

Public Health Ontario Grand Rounds are a self-approved group learning activity (Section 1) as defined by the Maintenance of Certification Program of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada (RCPSC). In order to receive written documentation for Continuing Medical Education (CME) credits, please check “Yes” beside the question “Do you require CME credits?” on the registration form.

College of Family Physicians of Canada (CFPC) Affiliate Members may count RCPSC credits toward their Mainpro+ credit requirements. All other CFPC members may claim up to 50 Certified credits per cycle for participation in RCPSC MOC Section 1 accredited activities.

PHO Grand Rounds are also approved by the Council of Professional Experience for professional development hours (PDHs) for members of the Canadian Institute of Public Health Inspectors (CIPHI).

For more information or for a record of registration for other Continuing Education purposes, please contact events@oahpp.ca

Accessibilité

Public Health Ontario is committed to complying with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). If you require accommodations to participate in this event, please contact 647-260-7100 or events@oahpp.ca.

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Publié le 26 août 2026