Consultation on a proposal for a tobacco cost recovery framework

The purpose of this consultation was to gather perspectives from interested parties on a proposal for a tobacco cost recovery framework that would introduce an annual charge applied to designated tobacco product manufacturers (including importers).

Key issues discussed

A key part of this consultation was to gather the perspectives of Canadians, experts, and other stakeholders relating to the proposed variable annual charge based on a manufacturer's tobacco product domestic market share. Fees or charges for vaping product manufacturers were not included at the time of this consultation.

Who was the focus of this consultation

Health Canada engaged with Canadians, including:

• the general public
• provincial and territorial governments
• First Nations communities and national/regional Indigenous organizations
• health partners
• tobacco control experts - domestic and international
• non-governmental organizations
• academics
• people who vape, use tobacco products, or use both vaping and tobacco products
• interested members of the industry

Related information

• Consultation document - Proposed tobacco cost recovery framework

Contact us

Tobacco Control Directorate
Controlled Substances and Cannabis Branch
Health Canada
150 Tunney's Pasture Driveway
Address Locator # 0302A
Ottawa ON K1A 0K9

Email: tcr-rct@hc-sc.gc.ca