Quebec set to table bill cracking down on sale of energy drinks for teens – CBC

Lone Conservative MNA could block its adoption

Jun 05, 2026

Quebec’s health minister is set to table a bill taking aim at the potentially harmful effects of energy drinks on teens, but one member of the provincial legislature could block its adoption until after an upcoming general election this fall.

Maïté Blanchette Vézina, the only member of the Conservative party to hold a seat at the legislature, told reporters Thursday that she does not want to rush legislation that would restrict or ban the sale of the drinks.

Calls to ban the sale of energy drinks to those under 16 years old grew after the death of 15-year-old Zachary Miron, who died in 2024 after drinking a can of Red Bull while on ADHD medication.

A coroner’s report said the combination of his medication and caffeine likely caused an arrhythmia that led to his sudden death.

Read more: https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/montreal/quebec-energy-drinks-teens-9.7224511