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When it comes to new vaping regulations, the Ontario government is not ready to inhale.

The Doug Ford government has hit pause on changes to the Smoke Free Ontario Act that were to have come into effect on July 1.

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“The government will work with the public, experts and businesses to re-examine the evidence related to vaping as a smoking cessation tool to ensure that any changes are in the best interests of everyone and protect Ontarians’ health and safety,” Simon Jefferies, a spokesman for Ford, said in an email Wednesday.

“The current provisions in the Smoke Free Ontario Act and the Electronic Cigarettes Act remain in effect and will continue to be enforced.”

Vapor Advocates of Ontario (VAO) issued a statement praising the Ford government’s actions.

“The provincial regulations need to align with Health Canada’s stance on vaping as a less harmful alternative to smoking to ensure the industry is clear on the legal expectations from both levels of governments,” Shaun Casey, president of the Canadian Vaping Association, said.