


Who are the Vapor Advocates of Ontario?
The Vapour Advocates of Ontario (VAO) is a grassroots movement formed after the threat of harsh and unfair regulations threatened the future of vaping in this province. We are vape shop owners, e-liquid manufacturers and vapers who believe that vaping is a healthier alternative to smoking. But most of all we are former smokers who turned to vaping as a way to improve the quality of our health.
There are approximately 900,000 vapers in Ontario and thousands more employed by the industry either in vape shops, distribution companies or e-liquid manufacturers. As the number of vapers in this province rises, the number of smokers declines which means a healthier population and a fewer number of people who are exposed to the toxic chemicals found in combustible tobacco products.
There are approximately 900,000 vapers in Ontario and thousands more employed by the industry either in vape shops, distribution companies or e-liquid manufacturers. As the number of vapers in this province rises, the number of smokers declines which means a healthier population and a fewer number of people who are exposed to the toxic chemicals found in combustible tobacco products.
- Vaping isn't smoking and shouldn't be regulated the same way as tobacco products.
- Vaping is 95 per cent safer than smoking and even Health Canada has now confirmed vaping is a safer alternative to combustible tobacco products.
- VAO has a zero tolerance policy against the sale or marketing of vapor products to minors.
- The sale of vapor products should be restricted to specialty vape shops where consumers can get expert advice on products and device safety.
- The Ontario vape industry has done an outstanding job self regulating to ensure its products are restricted to adults and consumers are given a proper education on the safe use of e-cigarettes.