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Apr 22, 2026
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The U.K. just banned smoking for life for youth. Should Canada do the same?
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HEALTH
The U.K. just banned smoking for life for youth. Should Canada do the same?
By Adriana Fallico Global News
Posted April 22, 2026 4:07 pm
Updated April 22, 2026 7:15 pm
5 min read
Both chambers of Britain's Parliament have officially approved a new landmark law that would ban anyone born after Jan. 1, 2009 from buying cigarettes during their lifetime. The British health minister has called this a historic moment for the health of the nation which will lead to the first smoke-free generation. Katherine Ward has this story and more in health matters for April 22, 2026. – Apr 22, 2026
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