CANADA
Canada: Cigarette Market
May 2026: Canada’s Tobacco and Vaping Act Review Highlights Enforcement Gaps Amid Growing Illicit Market Canada’s third legislative review of the 2018 Tobacco and Vaping Products Act (TVPA) concluded that stronger compliance and enforcement measures are needed as illegal tobacco and vaping products continue to expand across the country. The
Tobacco Regulation: Canada
April 2026: As Part of 2035 Smoke Reduction Goal, Canada Considers ‘Smoke-Free Generation’ Ban Inspired by UK Canada’s federal government is examining the introduction of a generational tobacco ban that would permanently prohibit the sale of tobacco products to anyone born after 2008. The proposal, still under consideration, reflects a
Zonnic: Canada
March 2026: Alberta Urges Federal Government to Ease Nicotine Pouch Restrictions Amid Black Market Concerns Alberta’s provincial government has formally urged Canada’s federal authorities to reconsider strict national rules governing nicotine pouches, arguing that the current framework is counterproductive and contributes to the growth of an unregulated market. In a
Canada: Vapes
February 2026: Diverging Alcohol and Nicotine Trends Among Young Canadian Adults Young Canadian adults are consuming less alcohol than older generations, while reporting comparatively higher daily use of nicotine products. Based on self-reported lifestyle disclosures from insurance applications, Canadians aged 18 to 29 recorded the lowest incidence of daily alcohol
Canadian Tobacco Lawsuit & Settlement
August 2025: Imperial Tobacco Canada exits bankruptcy protection British American Tobacco (BAT)’s Canadian affiliate, Imperial Tobacco Canada (ITCAN) formally exited protection under the Companies’ Creditors Arrangement Act (CCAA). ITCAN stated that the Court-approved Plan of Compromise and Arrangement concludes the tobacco litigation provides maximum recovery for claimants while bringing stability
Marlboro: Canada
The Marlboro Brand Paradox in Canada: A Trademark Tug-of-War Marlboro, the world’s most known cigarette brand, is globally synonymous with Philip Morris Company. Its red & white packaging and the Marlboro man have become iconic. The trademark is owned by Philip Morris USA (part of Altria Group) in its home
