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Data sourced: 2025.   Page updated: 2026-01-29

E-cigarettes are legal with certain regulations in Canada. They are legal to sell, use, and purchase online, and health claims are permitted. E-cigarettes are available in general retail outlets, and they are subject to excise taxes greater than 50%, or an amount equivalent to those levied on traditional cigarettes. According to data from 2021, there were approximately 1.6 million current vapers in Canada in that year, representing an adult current e-cigarette vaping prevalence of 5%. The prevalence was higher among men (6%) compared to women (4%). The adult daily e-cigarette vaping prevalence was 3% overall in 2021, with 2% among females and 3% among males.

Prevalence

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Year Value Reference/Comment
2013 597,378 1A A
2020 1.3 million 1B B
2021 1.6 million 1C C
2022 1.9 million 1D
2024 1.9 million 1D
References:
  1. 1. Reid J L. Rynard V L. Czoli C D. Hammond D.(2015). Who is using e-cigarette in Canada? Nationally representative data on the prevalence of e-cigarette use among Canadians. Preventative medicine. 81. 180-183. 2. Calculation based on population size data of people over 15 years of age (16+). Source of population data: World Population Prospects 2019 [Internet]. United Nations; 2019. (Department of Economic and Social Affairs, editor. Population Division). Report No.: Rev. 1. Available from: https://population.un.org/wpp/Download/Standard/Population/
  2. 2020 Canadian Community Health Survey cited in Czoli, C. D., Guertin, C., Dubois, D., Farrell, N., Luongo, G., Williams, G., & Mischki, T. (2024). Characteristics of Canadians who use vaping products, by smoking status: Findings from the Canadian Community Health Survey, 2020. Health Promotion and Chronic Disease Prevention in Canada: Research, Policy and Practice, 44(11–12), 461–470. https://doi.org/10.24095/hpcdp.44.11/12.02
  3. 1. WHO. WHO report on the global tobacco epidemic, 2023. Available at: https://cdn.who.int/media/docs/default-source/country-profiles/tobacco/gtcr-2023/tobacco-2023-can.pdf?sfvrsn=35bf21f2_3&download=true. Accessed: 4 August 2025. 2. Calculation based on population size data of people over 15 years of age (16+). Source of population data: World Population Prospects 2019 [Internet]. United Nations; 2019. (Department of Economic and Social Affairs, editor. Population Division). Report No.: Rev. 1. Available from: https://population.un.org/wpp/Download/Standard/Population/
  4. 1. Canadian Tobacco and Nicotine Survey 2022 cited in WHO. (2025). WHO global report on trends in prevalence of tobacco use 2000–2024 and projections 2025–2030 (6th edn). World Health Organization. https://www.who.int/publications/i/item/9789240116276 2. Calculation based on population size data of people over 15 years of age (16+). Source of population data: World Population Prospects 2019 [Internet]. United Nations; 2019. (Department of Economic and Social Affairs, editor. Population Division). Report No.: Rev. 1. Available from: https://population.un.org/wpp/Download/Standard/Population/
Comments:
  1. The report by Reid et al. examined prevalence and correlates of e-cigarette use in the Canadian population, using data from the nationally representative 2013 Canadian Tobacco, Alcohol and Drugs Survey (n = 14,565). Sociodemographic correlates of e-cigarette use (ever, and in the past 30 days) were examined using logistic regression models. Data is from people aged 15 and over. World Population Prospects 2019 [Internet]. United Nations; 2019. (Department of Economic and Social Affairs, editor. Population Division). Report No.: Rev. 1. Available from: https://population.un.org/wpp/Download/Standard/Population/
  2. In 2020, 2.0% (605 000) of Canadians aged 15 years and older reported vaping and current smoking (dual use), 1.2% (372 000) reported vaping and former smoking and 1.1% (352 000) reported vaping and never/nonsmoking.
  3. Adults survey: Canadian Community Health Survey, 2021; National, ages 15+ World Population Prospects 2019 [Internet]. United Nations; 2019. (Department of Economic and Social Affairs, editor. Population Division). Report No.: Rev. 1. Available from: https://population.un.org/wpp/Download/Standard/Population/
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Year Value Reference/Comment
2013 2% 2A A
2020 4.3% 2B B
2021 5% 2C C
2022 5.8% 2D
References:
  1. Reid J L. Rynard V L. Czoli C D. Hammond D.(2015). Who is using e-cigarette in Canada? Nationally representative data on the prevalence of e-cigarette use among Canadians. Preventative medicine. 81. 180-183.
  2. 2020 Canadian Community Health Survey cited in Czoli, C. D., Guertin, C., Dubois, D., Farrell, N., Luongo, G., Williams, G., & Mischki, T. (2024). Characteristics of Canadians who use vaping products, by smoking status: Findings from the Canadian Community Health Survey, 2020. Health Promotion and Chronic Disease Prevention in Canada: Research, Policy and Practice, 44(11–12), 461–470. https://doi.org/10.24095/hpcdp.44.11/12.02
  3. WHO. WHO report on the global tobacco epidemic, 2023. Available at: https://cdn.who.int/media/docs/default-source/country-profiles/tobacco/gtcr-2023/tobacco-2023-can.pdf?sfvrsn=35bf21f2_3&download=true. Accessed: 4 August 2025.
  4. Canadian Tobacco and Nicotine Survey 2022 cited in WHO. (2025). WHO global report on trends in prevalence of tobacco use 2000–2024 and projections 2025–2030 (6th edn). World Health Organization. https://www.who.int/publications/i/item/9789240116276
Comments:
  1. The report by Reid et al. examined prevalence and correlates of e-cigarette use in the Canadian population, using data from the nationally representative 2013 Canadian Tobacco, Alcohol and Drugs Survey (n = 14,565). Sociodemographic correlates of e-cigarette use (ever, and in the past 30 days) were examined using logistic regression models. Data is from people aged 15 and over.
  2. In 2020, 2.0% (605 000) of Canadians aged 15 years and older reported vaping and current smoking (dual use), 1.2% (372 000) reported vaping and former smoking and 1.1% (352 000) reported vaping and never/nonsmoking.
  3. Adults survey: Canadian Community Health Survey, 2021; National, ages 15+
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Year Value Reference/Comment
2021 4% 2A A
2022 5% 2B
References:
  1. WHO. WHO report on the global tobacco epidemic, 2023. Available at: https://cdn.who.int/media/docs/default-source/country-profiles/tobacco/gtcr-2023/tobacco-2023-can.pdf?sfvrsn=35bf21f2_3&download=true. Accessed: 4 August 2025.
  2. Canadian Tobacco and Nicotine Survey 2022 cited in WHO. (2025). WHO global report on trends in prevalence of tobacco use 2000–2024 and projections 2025–2030 (6th edn). World Health Organization. https://www.who.int/publications/i/item/9789240116276
Comments:
  1. Adults survey: Canadian Community Health Survey, 2021; National, ages 15+
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Year Value Reference/Comment
2021 6% 2A A
2022 6.5% 2B
References:
  1. WHO. WHO report on the global tobacco epidemic, 2023. Available at: https://cdn.who.int/media/docs/default-source/country-profiles/tobacco/gtcr-2023/tobacco-2023-can.pdf?sfvrsn=35bf21f2_3&download=true. Accessed: 4 August 2025.
  2. Canadian Tobacco and Nicotine Survey 2022 cited in WHO. (2025). WHO global report on trends in prevalence of tobacco use 2000–2024 and projections 2025–2030 (6th edn). World Health Organization. https://www.who.int/publications/i/item/9789240116276
Comments:
  1. Adults survey: Canadian Community Health Survey, 2021; National, ages 15+
3%
3 A
2021
2%
3 A
2021
3%
3 A
2021
9%
4 B
2013
References:
  1. 1. Canadian Tobacco and Nicotine Survey 2022 cited in WHO. (2025). WHO global report on trends in prevalence of tobacco use 2000–2024 and projections 2025–2030 (6th edn). World Health Organization. https://www.who.int/publications/i/item/9789240116276 2. Calculation based on population size data of people over 15 years of age (16+). Source of population data: World Population Prospects 2019 [Internet]. United Nations; 2019. (Department of Economic and Social Affairs, editor. Population Division). Report No.: Rev. 1. Available from: https://population.un.org/wpp/Download/Standard/Population/
  2. Canadian Tobacco and Nicotine Survey 2022 cited in WHO. (2025). WHO global report on trends in prevalence of tobacco use 2000–2024 and projections 2025–2030 (6th edn). World Health Organization. https://www.who.int/publications/i/item/9789240116276
  3. WHO. WHO report on the global tobacco epidemic, 2023. Available at: https://cdn.who.int/media/docs/default-source/country-profiles/tobacco/gtcr-2023/tobacco-2023-can.pdf?sfvrsn=35bf21f2_3&download=true. Accessed: 4 August 2025.
  4. Reid J L. Rynard V L. Czoli C D. Hammond D.(2015). Who is using e-cigarette in Canada? Nationally representative data on the prevalence of e-cigarette use among Canadians. Preventative medicine. 81. 180-183.
Comments:
  1. Adults survey: Canadian Community Health Survey, 2021; National, ages 15+
  2. *The report by Reid et al. examined prevalence and correlates of e-cigarette use in the Canadian population, using data from the nationally representative 2013 Canadian Tobacco, Alcohol and Drugs Survey (n = 14,565). Sociodemographic correlates of e-cigarette use (ever, and in the past 30 days) were examined using logistic regression models. Data is from people aged 15 and over.

Product promotion

References:
  1. Anti Smoking Global Index. Vaping Products. Available at: https://antismoking.global/world-map. Accessed: 22 July 2025.
  2. Tobacco Control Laws. Legislation by Country/Jurisdiction Canada. Available at: https://www.tobaccocontrollaws.org/legislation/canada/e-cigarettes?row=1228093. Accessed: 23 July 2025.

Regulation

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Year Value Reference/Comment
2017 or earlier Allowed
2024 Allowed 1B A
2025 Banned 1C A
References:
  1. Data cross-referenced where possible using the following sources :1. Vapetrotter website. Available at: https://www.vapetrotter.com/laws/ ; 2. Global tobacco control website. Available at:https://www.globaltobaccocontrol.org/node/14052 ; 3. Tobacco Control Laws website. Available at : https://www.tobaccocontrollaws.org/legislation/
  2. Anti Smoking Global Index. Vaping Products. Available at: https://antismoking.global/world-map. Accessed: 22 July 2025.
  3. https://www.canada.ca/en/health-canada/news/2024/08/health-canada-introduces-new-measures-to-help-prevent-harms-to-youth-from-nicotine-replacement-therapies.html
Comments:
  1. Equal or less than 20mg/ml
  2. Require NRTs in new and emerging formats, such as 6, to be sold only by a pharmacist or an individual working under the supervision of a pharmacist, and to be kept behind the pharmacy counter. Prohibit NRTs in new and emerging formats, such as 6, from being sold with flavours other than mint or menthol.. In force
Yes
2
Yes
2
Yes
2
References:
  1. https://www.canada.ca/en/health-canada/news/2024/08/health-canada-introduces-new-measures-to-help-prevent-harms-to-youth-from-nicotine-replacement-therapies.html
  2. Data cross-referenced where possible using the following sources :1. Vapetrotter website. Available at: https://www.vapetrotter.com/laws/ ; 2. Global tobacco control website. Available at:https://www.globaltobaccocontrol.org/node/14052 ; 3. Tobacco Control Laws website. Available at : https://www.tobaccocontrollaws.org/legislation/
Comments:
  1. Require NRTs in new and emerging formats, such as 6, to be sold only by a pharmacist or an individual working under the supervision of a pharmacist, and to be kept behind the pharmacy counter. Prohibit NRTs in new and emerging formats, such as 6, from being sold with flavours other than mint or menthol.. In force

Availability

Yes
1
2024
Yes
1
2024
Yes
1
2024
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
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Year Value Reference/Comment
2017 or earlier Yes
2025 No 1C A
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Year Value Reference/Comment
2024 General retail 1A
2025 None 1C A
References:
  1. Anti Smoking Global Index. Vaping Products. Available at: https://antismoking.global/world-map. Accessed: 22 July 2025.
References:
  1. Anti Smoking Global Index. Vaping Products. Available at: https://antismoking.global/world-map. Accessed: 22 July 2025.

Regulations and restrictions

YES
1
2022
YES
2
2024
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Year Value Reference/Comment
2017 or earlier Yes: 19 years
2025 Yes: 18 years 3A
References:
  1. Tobacco Control Laws. Legislation by Country/Jurisdiction Canada. Available at: https://www.tobaccocontrollaws.org/legislation/canada/e-cigarettes?row=1228093. Accessed: 23 July 2025.
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Year Value Reference/Comment
2024 NO 4A
2025 YES 4B A
References:
  1. Anti Smoking Global Index. Vaping Products. Available at: https://antismoking.global/world-map. Accessed: 22 July 2025.
  2. https://reason.org/commentary/canada-banned-flavored-vapes-cigarette-sales-surged/
Comments:
  1. Regulations prohibit flavors except tobacco, mint, and menthol across vaping products.. In force
Yes 20 mg/ml or less
5
2025
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Year Value Reference/Comment
2017 or earlier YES
2025 YES 3A
References:
  1. Tobacco Control Laws. Legislation by Country/Jurisdiction Canada. Available at: https://www.tobaccocontrollaws.org/legislation/canada/e-cigarettes?row=1228093. Accessed: 23 July 2025.
References:
  1. Global Tobacco Control. Country Laws Regulating E-Cigarettes. Available at: https://www.globaltobaccocontrol.org/en/policy-scan/e-cigarettes/countries?country=70. Accessed: 24 July 2025.
  2. Anti Smoking Global Index. Vaping Products. Available at: https://antismoking.global/world-map. Accessed: 22 July 2025.
  3. Tobacco Control Laws. Legislation by Country/Jurisdiction Canada. Available at: https://www.tobaccocontrollaws.org/legislation/canada/e-cigarettes?row=1228093. Accessed: 23 July 2025.
  4. https://reason.org/commentary/canada-banned-flavored-vapes-cigarette-sales-surged/
  5. 1.Tobacco Control Laws. Legislation by Country/Jurisdiction Canada. Available at: https://www.tobaccocontrollaws.org/legislation/canada/e-cigarettes?row=1228093. Accessed: 23 July 2025. 2. Anti Smoking Global Index. Vaping Products. Available at: https://antismoking.global/world-map. Accessed: 22 July 2025.
Comments:
  1. Regulations prohibit flavors except tobacco, mint, and menthol across vaping products.. In force

Tax

Greater than 50%, or equivalent, of those levied on cigarettes
1
2024
References:
  1. Anti Smoking Global Index. Vaping Products. Available at: https://antismoking.global/world-map. Accessed: 22 July 2025.
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