The passage of Bill S-5, the “Strengthening Environmental Protection for a Healthier Canada Act,” marks a concerning development for the cigar community in Canada. While this bill aims to enhance environmental protections, its broad and vague provisions could have unintended consequences for the premium cigar industry, which is already heavily regulated and poses minimal environmental […]

For cigar enthusiasts, there’s nothing quite like the experience of a cigar festival—a gathering where the finest cigars, passionate aficionados, and the rich cultures of cigar-making come together. In 2025, cigar festivals around the globe promise to be more exciting than ever, offering unique opportunities to indulge in the artistry of premium cigars, learn from […]

Ottawa Public Health (OPH) is pushing for a fresh strategy to limit tobacco use in Canada, including cigars. Drawing inspiration from New Zealand’s “smoke-free generation” law, which aimed to ban the sale of all tobacco products, including cigars, to anyone born after 2008, OPH is suggesting that Canada adopt a similar policy. While New Zealand’s […]

As the global cigar industry continues to evolve, Canada’s role within this market is becoming increasingly significant. Despite being a relatively smaller player compared to larger markets like the United States and Europe, Canada is carving out its niche. This blog explores where Canada stands in the international cigar market, examining sales statistics, consumer preferences, […]

This guide provides a summary of the rules under the Excise Act, 2001 related to excise duties on cigars. It does not replace the law itself. For more detailed information, you should refer to the Act and its regulations or contact your local CRA regional excise office. Contact information can be found under Contact Information […]

Guidelines for Bringing Cigars into Canada Under Your Personal Exemption If you include cigars in your personal exemption when entering Canada, you may only qualify for a partial exemption. You must pay a special duty on cigars unless they have an excise stamp that reads “DUTY PAID CANADA DROIT ACQUITTÉ.” Canadian-made cigars with this stamp […]

Health Canada’s Tobacco Products Appearance, Packaging, and Labelling Regulations (TPAPLR) for Cigars In August 2023, Health Canada introduced the Tobacco Products Appearance, Packaging and Labelling Regulations (TPAPLR), which consolidate all packaging and labeling requirements for tobacco products, including cigars, under one comprehensive regulation. This new regulation amends the former Tobacco Products Regulations (Plain and Standardized […]