Flavoured nicotine pouches still available at corner stores, despite ban Clearing the Smoke: Are Vapes Illegal in Canada? The Potential Vape Flavour Ban in Alberta: What You Need to Know Vape Zone & Smokers Accessories Canada's provincial flavour bans are a failed experiment. Despite the headlines, the economic reality is undeniable: banning safer, flavoured alternatives leads directly to a spike in cigarette sales.