It is strictly regulated.
Vaping indoors in Canada is prohibited under federal and provincial laws, with exceptions for designated smoking rooms in long-term care facilities. Health Canada’s Tobacco and Vaping Products Act (TVPA) empowers provinces to impose stricter indoor vaping bans, while local bylaws in cities like Toronto and Vancouver further tighten restrictions. Compliance officers must monitor evolving 2026 amendments to the TVPA, which may expand indoor vaping prohibitions in shared public spaces.
Key Regulations for Vaping Indoors in Canada
- Federal Law: The TVPA bans vaping in federally regulated indoor spaces (e.g., workplaces, restaurants) unless in designated smoking rooms, which are rare and subject to stringent ventilation standards.
- Provincial Variations: Provinces like Ontario and Quebec enforce near-total indoor vaping bans, including in private vehicles carrying minors. British Columbia’s Smoke-Free Environment Act extends restrictions to outdoor patios of restaurants.
- Municipal Bylaws: Cities such as Vancouver prohibit vaping in all indoor public spaces, including transit hubs and multi-unit dwellings’ common areas. Non-compliance risks fines up to $1,000 under local public health ordinances.