Legislative, Regulatory & Legal

Ontario's win for convenience stores and Manitoba's risky milk price freeze.

"If retailers can responsibly manage the sale of other nicotine products, why do nicotine pouches require a more restrictive sales model?" Industry leaders call on other provinces to follow Smith's lead.

Uncertainty continues around how the attacks on Iran and Middle East instability will affect the economy.

The stealing of chocolate bars and slushies escalated into a confrontation with a meat cleaver.

Spirit Canada welcomes the change and will work with the Quebec government to support the implementation of the new rules.

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.

Police warn the illegal tobacco trade is often closely connected to organized crime.

The 2% increase is set to take effect April 1 under the federal government’s automatic alcohol escalator tax.