Opinion: If protecting youth is goal, let’s talk about illicit market

The reality is that youth access to nicotine pouches is overwhelmingly driven by illegal, unregulated products that are not authorized for sale in Canada, not subject to age verification, and widely available online and through informal retail channels. You can save this article by registering for free [here](https://thestarphoenix.com/register/). Or [sign-in](https://thestarphoenix.com/sign-in/) if you have an account. […]