OTTAWA — The Opposition Conservatives are rejecting the federal government’s decision to restrict the sale of nicotine pouches to pharmacies, saying it makes “little sense” to remove them from small businesses.

Last month, Health Minister Mark Holland announced the new rules banning the sales of nicotine pouches, which in Canada are sold under the brand name Zonnic, from convenience stores, gas stations and online, following concerns about minors accessing them and becoming addicted to nicotine.

The Opposition Conservatives are rejecting the federal government's decision to restrict the sales of nicotine pouches only to pharmacies, saying it makes "little sense" to remove them from small businesses. {ai:summary}The Opposition Conservatives oppose the federal government's decision to limit nicotine pouch sales to pharmacies, arguing it unjustly excludes small businesses. This policy, announced by Health Minister Mark Holland, aims to prevent minors from accessing these products. #politics

'Freedom of choice': Conservatives oppose Ottawa's ban on nicotine pouches from convenience stores

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