NDP health critic Don Davies is accusing the minister of halting the implementation of a new rule intended to lower the cost of drugs at the behest of drug companies that have resisted the change.
The new regulations tabled Wednesday would prevent the sale of vape products in flavours other than tobacco, cap the nicotine content to 20 milligrams per millilitre, and limit the size of capsules and refill containers.
Researchers found nearly 53% of stores had 'junk food power walls' at checkout aisles, which it says are prime areas to market to kids because products are placed within their reach.
Ray Shelley is the new chair of the The Canadian Generic Pharmaceutical Association has elected, and Michel Robidoux, president and general manager of Sandoz Canada, the new vice chair.
