Display of tobacco products is permitted at the federal level. However, all provinces have prohibited it with Newfoundland and Labrador being the most recent. Saskatchewan was the first of the Canadian provinces to implement a display ban in 2005.
Display ban
Display of tobacco products is permitted at the federal level. However, all provinces have prohibited it with Newfoundland and Labrador being the most recent. Saskatchewan was the first of the Canadian provinces to implement a display ban in 2005.
To view how a retailer can comply with a point of sale display ban in Ontario visit:
http://www.mhp.gov.on.ca/english/health/smoke_free/display_ban/default.asp
Other Legislation
Advertising of tobacco products is prohibited in Canada with the exception of information about a product’s characteristics communicated to adults by publications that are provided by mail and signs in a place where young persons are not permitted by law.
Cigarette packs carry pictorial health warnings on both the front (50%) and back (50%) of packaging.
Smoking is generally banned in indoor public places, workplace, restaurants and other hospitality venues. Certain provinces apply stricter regulation.
The minimum age law for smoking varies by province between 18 and 19 years old.
Retail licensing varies by province.