Quebec Prohibits Energy Drink Sales to Under‑16s
On June 11, 2026, Quebec's government enacted a ban preventing retailers from selling energy drinks to anyone under 16, requiring age verification for all such sales.
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On June 11, 2026, Quebec's government enacted a ban preventing retailers from selling energy drinks to anyone under 16, requiring age verification for all such sales.
IRIS estimates that a universal free‑contraception program in Quebec would cost $22 million annually and could cut unplanned pregnancies by about 25 percent, offering a measurable health benefit in a province without such a policy.