C.d. Howe Institute
S3 E11: Taxing Vaping for Harm Reduction
- Author: Vários
- Narrator: Vários
- Publisher: Podcast
- Duration: 0:33:13
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Synopsis
Cigarette smoking is the single largest cause of avoidable premature death in Canada. It’s estimated to cut 10 years off a smoker’s life. Cigarettes have gotten a 21st century makeover since they were first introduced in the 19th century. Concordia University economics professor Ian Irvine says Ottawa should tax vape-based products as a harm reduction strategy aimed at kicking the habit. But by how much?