The McCreary Centre Society’s BC Health and Wellness Youth Advisory Council (BC YAC) are leading a survey developed by youth in Grades 8-12 who are members of the provincial YAC (officially known as the BC Youth Health and Wellness Advisory Council, and whose mandate is to provide advice to the Ministries of Health and Education about youth substance use and other health related topics). 

The survey will give youth a chance to share their views and experienceswith vaping and nicotine pouches, as well as have their voice heard about how schools and community services can better support young people in these areas.

The McCreary Centre Society is supporting the provincial YAC to hear from as many youth as possible who use these products, as well as those who don't.  Coast Mountains School District has shared the anonymous Vaping Survey with students in Grades 8-12 to give them the opportunity to have their say.   

What you should youth know about the survey:

• It is about vaping and nicotine pouches.
• The survey is for any youth ages 12-19 in BC, including those who have and have not vaped/used nicotine pouches.
• The survey is anonymous, confidential, and voluntary.
• It takes about 10-15 minutes to complete.
• Youth can be entered into a $50 gift card draw if they participate. 

The provincial YAC are collecting surveys until June 10, 2025 and  will then be coming together from across the province to analyze the data and get a report together which will be shared publicly.  The 2025 BC Youth Vaping Survey is displayed above which has a QR code that takes youth directly to the survey. 

For more information about the BC YAC and the survey visit mcs.bc.ca/bcyac or email mccreary@mcs.bc.ca.