The slight rise in 2024 was explained by Chief Financial Officer, Emmanuel Babeau, at the 2024 Fourth-Quarter and Full-Year Results: The growth in the cigarette market can be largely attributed to growth in markets where smoke-free products are not permitted, such as Turkey, Brazil and India
For some, hookah is a passion, while for others, its a nice side income alongside their music
This is an opportunity for the federal government to work with provincial and territorial governments to establish a consistent, evidence-based baseline on vape flavour restrictions so all youth in Canada are protected equally, regardless of province or territory
But POS is also pulling in hefty fees from an astonishing range of corporations and associations that want something from government - something they are paying to get
For example, hemp is legally defined as cannabis with a Delta-9 THC concentration of 0.3 percent or lower [6]