A CBC News investigation has uncovered outlawed nicotine pouches, in high dosages and fun flavours, are still readily available for sale in corner stores across the country, despite new federal regulations meant to limit their access and deter youth.

In August 2024 the federal government limited the sale of nicotine pouches to pharmacies over growing concerns raised by multiple health groups about their popularity among non-smokers and youth.

Nicotine pouches are highly regulated by Health Canada as natural health products for those 18 and over and are supposed to function as a tool to help people quit smoking.

Zonnic, owned by Imperial Tobacco Canada, is the only brand legally available for sale at pharmacies. The company is only authorized to sell four-milligram pouches in "mint or

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