From: WCSA Press Release
REGINA, SK–(Marketwired – November 02, 2016) – Saskatchewan convenience store retailers are praising the Government of Saskatchewan following the release of a study showing the province has the lowest rate of illegal tobacco in western Canada.
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“Saskatchewan has a relatively low tobacco tax rate and it does not regulate flavoured tobacco,” said Andrew Klukas, President of the Western Convenience Stores Association (WCSA). “We believe these two factors keep the illegal tobacco rate lower in Saskatchewan than in other western provinces.”
“We know from our work across the west that increasing tax rates and banning menthol products has opened the door to the black market,” said Klukas. “Saskatchewan’s clear regulatory, tax and enforcement frameworks are easy for retailers and consumers to understand. This simple approach makes buying illegal cigarettes less appealing.”
