In an episode of RegWatch, tobacco control experts Dr. Kenneth Warner and Cliff Douglas discuss Canada’s imminent excise tax and its likely ramifications.
The province of British Columbia set a 13% vape tax, which went into effect on January 1st, increasing the tax from 7 to 20%.
The tax increase is applicable to all vaping products and electronic cigarettes, as well as their refills, whether they contain nicotine or cannabis products. The Ministry of Finance had highlighted that BC was also the first Canadian province to introduce such a tax.
Subsequently effective July 1st, the province has added a tax on other products, including cigarettes, cigars and chewing tobacco. After the tax, a $15.99 cigarette pack will cost an additional 7% or $1.12 extra a pack. “We are moving in line with other provinces to make sure we collect PST on tobacco products,” said Selina Robinson, B.C.’s finance minister.
Diane Caruana – Vaping Post – 2022-10-13.
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