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Articles the JCTA was quoted in Re Ontario ban on teen tanning

Friday, March 8, 2013
Just a few articles the JCTA was quoted in on March 7th. Numerous Radio interviews http://www.thestar.com/news/canada/2013/03/06/time_to_ban_tanning_beds_for_minors_says_deb_matthews.html   http://www.theglobeandmail.com/life/health-and-fitness/health-navigator/tanning-beds-will-soon-be-off-limits-to-ontario-minors/article9472930/?cmpid=rss1   http://blogs.windsorstar.com/2013/03/07/ontario-moves-to-ban-teen-tanning/   http://www.globalnews.ca/ontario+plans+to+bring+in+bill+that+bans+youth+from+using+tanning+beds/6442823176/story.html   http://www.cornwallseawaynews.com/News/2013-03-07/article-3194854/New-tanning-salon-rules-unveiled,-but-local-industry-leaders-claim-to-be-out-front/1   http://www.sunnewsnetwork.ca/sunnews/canada/archives/2013/03/20130305-191538.html   http://metronews.ca/news/edmonton/584155/popularity-of-indoor-tanning-prompts-campaign-aimed-at-young-albertans/ http://www.digitaljournal.com/pr/1114376   http://www.windsorstar.com/Teens+balk+tanning/8066737/story.html   http://www.bramptonguardian.com/community/health/article/1590389–salon-industry-disappointed-by-proposed-tanning-ban   http://www.canada.com/health/Ontario+plans+bring+bill+banning+youth+from+using+tanning+beds/8061750/story.html   http://www.globaltoronto.com/ontario+to+bring+in+legislation+banning+minors+from+using+tanning+beds/6442823176/story.html   http://www.prweb.com/releases/2013/3/prweb10506778.htm   http://www.ottawacitizen.com/Ontario+proposes+indoor+tanning+anyone+under/8064574/story.htmlcontinue reading

Key Messages and Talking Points for Ontario Teen Ban Introduced Feb 7th 2013

Thursday, March 7, 2013
Ontario Health Minister Deb Matthews is poised to introduce legislation that would ban people under the age of 18 from using tanning beds. continue reading

Donate to the JCTA Ontario Defense Fund

Wednesday, March 6, 2013
Based on commentary to the media, the JCTA expects the Ontario government to introduce legislation directly relating to the indoor tanning industry in the very near term. We at the Association are deeply concerned that this will spark a strong media frenzy which will portray our sector in a negative light, in the middle of our industry’s busy season. continue reading

NEW JCTA Social Media Campaign Started March 1, 2013

Saturday, March 2, 2013
Facebook Ads, Google Ads, Retargeting Ads, Keyword Optimization, Member Linking and Building Member Base continue reading

Health Canada Proposes New Warning Labels for Equipment

Saturday, February 23, 2013
Proposed warning labels for tanning equipment. Industry has 75days to respond. continue reading

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