Illegal tobacco sales in Canada are booming, surpassing legal sales in some areas and linked to organized crime.

A recent study reveals that illegal tobacco sales are booming in Canada, surpassing legal sales in some provinces. Contraband tobacco accounts for up to 52% of the market in New Brunswick, causing significant losses in tax revenue. The Convenience Industry Council of Canada (CICC) recommends increasing law enforcement resources, harsher penalties, and better federal-provincial coordination to curb this issue, which is linked to organized crime.

November 20, 2024
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