Rights 4 Vapers is a movement dedicated to advancing evidence-based regulations on vaping. We are an informal collection of committed volunteers who believe that vapers deserve to make an informed choice. We are guided by unpaid academic advisors.
Rights 4 Vapers (R4V) is a consumer advocacy organization that supports access to all safer nicotine products for adults who smoke.
That’s why we launched UnlockThePouch.ca — a grassroots campaign that makes it easy for Canadians to send a personalized letter directly to the Minister of Health. We believe adults deserve access to a full range of lower-risk alternatives, including nicotine pouches, and that the voices of consumers should be part of the conversation.
In just a few minutes, Canadians can share their experiences and help advocate for greater access, choice, and harm reduction options across Canada.
We are writing to you not as advocates, not as Canadians with an agenda, but as human beings speaking to another human being. Because at the heart of this conversation, that’s what this is really about. Real Canadians.
You are one of the millions of Canadians who smoke. We and the others that use safer nicotine products, do not, and would never judge you for that.
Regarding: Bill C-31, Part 4, Division 12 — Tobacco and Vaping Products Act Submitted by: Maria Papaioannoy Founder, Rights 4 Vapers September 2026 Senators, My name is Maria Papaioannoy, founder of Rights 4 Vapers. I have spent years advocating for people who smoke, people who vape and people trying to leave cigarettes behind. I know
Rights4Vapers calls on Health Minister Marjorie Michel to show Canadians the results of the 2024 Ministerial Order TORONTO, September 23, 2026 — Following comments by federal Health Minister Marjorie Michel that she is not considering changes to Canada’s restrictions on nicotine pouches, Rights4Vapers (R4V) says there is a more fundamental question that needs answering: What
We wanted to ask Health Canada questions about pouches. So we did what we usually did, asked those questions! Take a read of the email we sent on Thursday, September 17, 2026 —– Dear Health Canada, Hi, it’s Maria Papaioannoy from Rights4Vapers (R4V). I hope whoever is reading this email is having a wonderful day.
