
Tobacco Regulation: Canada
September 2026: Canada Rejects Calls to Ease Nicotine Pouch Rules Despite Industry Pressure Federal Health Minister Marjorie Michel has pushed back against growing industry lobbying,

September 2026: Canada Rejects Calls to Ease Nicotine Pouch Rules Despite Industry Pressure Federal Health Minister Marjorie Michel has pushed back against growing industry lobbying,

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

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

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

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

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