Health committee  I disagree that e-cigarettes should be sold only on prescription. I do support the view that they should be sold where the benefits outweigh the risks. Sir, the comparison between electronic cigarettes and combustion cigarettes is unavoidable. If combustion cigarettes are limit

Health committee  That is correct.

Health committee  Our mission is to obsolete combustion cigarettes.

Health committee  There's a potential for that, sir, and I think in the regulations it should be very clear that questions and restrictions applied to tobacco companies that sell combustion cigarettes should restrict such behaviour. We do not support co-branding of e-cigarettes and combustion ciga

Health committee  Depending on the nature of the regulation, yes.

Health committee  We believe that advertising is critically important to raise awareness of this new class of products, but unfettered advertising with no restrictions, no rules, and no limitations is entirely irresponsible. Therefore, we support restrictions on advertising that allow it to take p

Health committee  We believe that the evidence to date is encouraging; however, more evidence is needed to be completely conclusive. We support and are anticipating any additional research in Canada as well. Should Health Canada allow it, then we will be partnering with agencies and institutions i

Health committee  Yes, we fully support a ban on e-cigarette sales to minors.

Health committee  Yes, sir. We use both tobacco flavours and non-tobacco flavours, which seem to be important in helping people transition away from combustion tobacco-smoking.

Health committee  No, we have evidence that demonstrates that the flavour descriptors of our products do not appeal to non-smoking teens, but do appeal to smoking adults. I'd be happy to submit that evidence.

Health committee  We do not have such flavours with such descriptors. Prior to introducing non-tobacco flavours into the marketplace, we conducted a study commissioned by the University of Pennsylvania—

Health committee  Yes, we have.

Health committee  Thank you. In connection with the work of the NNHPD, it's our view that this directorate is experienced in the regulation of existing products but is struggling with the way to set the expectations for this new class of products. I believe we would have an approval by the nation

Health committee  Thank you, Mr. Chairman and members of the committee. My name is David Graham. I'm the senior vice-president of regulatory affairs at NJOY. I have 22 years of experience with nicotine and tobacco policy and regulation. Prior to joining NJOY in 2013, I was with Johnson & John