Commerce

Busy schedules, screen habits and casual eating routines are reshaping when and where Canadians eat, creating opportunities for snack and grab-and-go sales.

Fuelling online food trends are a desire for simple ingredients, health, good looks and longevity.

"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.

"Canadian consumers have remained resilient," said the retailer's CFO Darren Myers.

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

Convenience shoppers continue to seek speed and ease, but they no longer accept a premium without justification.

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.

LCBO getting ready to roll out its new wholesale pricing model on April 1, 2026.