Business. Trade. Public policy.Cigar Association of Canada

Policy priorities

Small business competitiveness

A workable business environment for the retailers, importers and distributors operating within the law.

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Our objective

Make compliance clearer, more consistent and proportionate to the realities of smaller businesses.

What better policy looks like

  • Clear guidance that businesses can find, understand and apply.
  • Practical implementation periods when administrative requirements change.
  • Less duplication in reporting and more consistent answers from the relevant authorities.

The evidence that matters

Which process creates additional work? Is the issue the rule itself, its administration, unclear guidance, or a private service process? A useful account identifies the distinction.

Scope and context

Licensing, reporting, recordkeeping and regulatory administration can involve different levels of government. Each issue needs a clearly identified decision maker.

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A stronger lawful business sector.

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