Small business competitiveness
A workable business environment for the retailers, importers and distributors operating within the law.
Explore this priorityThe Canadian cigar sector
Strong businesses.
Fair competition.
The Cigar Association of Canada advocates for the lawful Canadian cigar sector on small business competitiveness, trade, customs, taxation and effective enforcement.
Protect lawful businesses.
Make legitimate trade workable.
Protect public revenue.
Our priorities
Doing business legally
should be an advantage.
Retailers, importers and distributors need workable rules, reliable supply chains and a fair opportunity to compete. Our agenda connects those business needs with effective administration and public revenue.
Internal trade
Clearer, more coordinated requirements for lawful trade between provinces and territories.
Explore this priorityInternational trade
Reliable access to legitimate supply chains and clear requirements for Canadian businesses trading internationally.
Explore this priorityCustoms administration
Clear processes, predictable decisions and workable administration at the Canadian border.
Explore this priorityTax and public revenue
Fair tax administration, workable compliance and the collection of taxes legally owed.
Explore this priorityFair competition and enforcement
A level playing field for lawful businesses, supported by effective action against illicit commerce.
Explore this priorityResearch and policy
Better policy starts
with better evidence.
Our Small Business Policy Study pilot examines the practical administration of requirements affecting lawful cigar businesses. It starts with actual experience, including processes that work well.
Explore the research programme- Programme
- Small Business Policy Study
- Current phase
- Questionnaire pilot for invited businesses
- Focus
- Business administration and lawful trade
- Publication standard
- Separate written approval before external use of responses
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The information you need.
The right point of contact.
Connect with the association on the issues that affect lawful Canadian businesses and the decisions that shape their future.
For businesses
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Business resourcesFor government
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Policy and submissionsFor media
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