Trade Regulations & Tariffs

One year later, ‘buy Canadian’ sentiment remains strong
Food consumption for Canadian products was up 2% last year, while American products were down 2%.
C-stores winning on vaping compliance while specialty shops, illicit sellers draw scrutiny
Health Canada report is being framed as further evidence that licensed retailers can be trusted partners in public health enforcement—while tougher action is needed against illegal sellers.

Nearly $1 million in cash, illegal cigarettes seized as Coquitlam home targeted in contraband tobacco bust

Police warn the illegal tobacco trade is often closely connected to organized crime.
“Cancel the beer tax”: CTF pressures Ottawa over automatic alcohol increase

The 2% increase is set to take effect April 1 under the federal government’s automatic alcohol escalator tax.
Convenience operators welcome report on good track record selling regulated products

Health Canada finds convenience and gas retailers recorded some of the highest compliance rates in the country, notes United Korean Commerce Industry Association of Canada.
Ottawa to relaunch EV rebates program in two weeks with new auto strategy

Prime Minister Mark Carney said Thursday Ottawa pitched the new plan as a transformation of Canada's auto sector, which has been battered for months by U.S. tariffs.
Ottawa wins Federal Court appeal allowing single-use plastics ban to stand

Decisions affects six items, including straws, grocery bags, stir sticks and the six-pack rings used to hold soda and beer cans.
JTI-Macdonald Corp. taking Ottawa to court over fee that got unanimous House support

The tobacco cost recovery fee targets tobacco companies and is set to take effect in November 2026.
Inflation rises to 2.4% in December in ‘tax holiday’ rebound: StatCan

Grocery store inflation has been accelerating in recent months, rising 4.7% year-over-year in November.
GM hit with $6 billion in charges as EV incentives cut and emissions standards fade

Company’s plan to be carbon neutral in five years shaken due environmental policies differences between the Biden and Trump administrations.

Trade Regulations & Tariffs

One year later, ‘buy Canadian’ sentiment remains strong

C-stores winning on vaping compliance while specialty shops, illicit sellers draw scrutiny

Nearly $1 million in cash, illegal cigarettes seized as Coquitlam home targeted in contraband tobacco bust

“Cancel the beer tax”: CTF pressures Ottawa over automatic alcohol increase

Convenience operators welcome report on good track record selling regulated products

Ottawa to relaunch EV rebates program in two weeks with new auto strategy

Ottawa wins Federal Court appeal allowing single-use plastics ban to stand

JTI-Macdonald Corp. taking Ottawa to court over fee that got unanimous House support

Inflation rises to 2.4% in December in ‘tax holiday’ rebound: StatCan

GM hit with $6 billion in charges as EV incentives cut and emissions standards fade