This New Provincial Tax Will Double Vape Taxes in Ontario, Quebec, Nunavut & NWT.

Vape prices will go up significantly in some parts of Canada as of October 1, 2024, when the Provincial Excise Vape Tax is implemented. The North West Territories, Ontario, Quebec, and Nunavut will all be subject to the new tax. In these provinces, the overall excise tax costs on vaping will essentially double! More information is provided below.… 

So, What Has Changed?

The new vape tax introduced by the provinces of Ontario, Quebec, Nunavut & Northwest Territories will be based on the volume of e-liquid in vape products, effective October 01, 2024.

A product taxed exclusively federally at $1.12 per 2 mL will be taxed provincially at the same rate. This means when the Provincial Vape Tax comes into enforcement on Oct 01, the total vape excise taxes will be follows:

  • $2.24 per 2mL for the first 10 mL of vaping substance
  • $2.24 per 10mL for e-liquid beyond the first 10 mL

More on Vape Taxes

Jan 01, 2023

Federal Vape Excise Tax first introduced at the following rates:

  • $1.00 per 2mL for the first 10 ml
  • $1.00 per 10mL beyond the first 10 ml

July 01, 2024

Along with a 12 % hike in the existing Federal Vape Tax, a Provincial Vape Tax matching this hike is introduced in ON, QC, NU & NWT and will be enforced starting Oct 01, 2024

Vape manufacturers must sell any products taxed at the previous rate before Sept 30

This is what the 12% increased Federal Tax portion looks like:

  • $1.12 per 2mL or fraction thereof, for the first 10 ml of vaping substance in the device, or immediate container.
  • $1.12 per 10mL or fraction therefore, for e-liquid after the first 10mL.

This is what the new Provincial Tax portion looks like, matching the Federal Portion:

  • $1.12 per 2mL or fraction thereof, for the first 10 ml of vaping substance in the device, or immediate container.
  • $1.12 per 10mL or fraction therefore, for e-liquid after the first 10mL.

 

This 12% hike will generate an extra $310 million in tax revenue for the federal government.

Oct 01, 2024

Beginning OCT 01, 2024, RCMP will start enforcing the new Provincial Vape Tax. Vape products without the provincial excise tax stamp will be illegal to buy in Ontario, Quebec, Nunavut and the North West Territories.

The following will be the total excise tax on vaping products in these provinces:

  • $2.24 per 2mL, for the first 10 ml of vaping substance in the device, or immediate container.
  • $2.24 per 10mL or fraction therefore, for e-liquid after the first 10mL.

 What it Means For You

The average S-compatible Pod Pack (3x2ml) will be subject to $6.72 total vape taxes (Federal Excise Taxes $3.36 + Provincial Excise Taxes of $3.36)

Price Breakdown for a S-Compatible Pod Pack:

 

 

The table below shows the excise tax amounts based on the e-liquid held in a S-Compatible Pod Pack Replace by simple liquid table

E-Liquid

Federal Excise Tax (current)

Provincial Excise Tax (new)

Total Tax

6 mL

$3.36

  + $3.36

$6.72

8 mL

$4.48

 + $4.48

$8.96

10 mL

$5.60

 + $5.60

$11.20

12 mL

$6.72

 + $6.72

$13.44

14 mL

$6.72

 + $6.72

$13.44

20 mL

$6.72

 + $6.72

$13.44

 

Price Breakdownwn for Lex Pods:

 

Note: All products that contain e-liquid or vape juice, such as DIY supplies, disposable vapes, and vape pods, are subject to the excise vape tax. However, hardware, accessories, replacement coils, and tanks are exempt from this tax.

This would essentially double the excise tax duties in these specific provinces, making vaping  significantly more compared to vape prices around the country.

Stock Up Now to Save on Tax

Until the new Provincial Tax is enforced, you can purchase product at current prices with lower pricing. Stock up on the products you love before prices are hiked starting October 1st. Buy Now

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How This Affects The Vaping Community

 We’re not sure about this one. The tax increase comes not so long after the Federal Government stated plans about introducing a country-wide flavor ban, which was ultimately called off after a petition gained 37,000 votes demanding its cancellation

Vaping remains a budget-friendly and healthy harm-reduction alternative for smokers. Measures that discourage its use, even with the right intention might end up being counter productive, potentially leading to a black market and causing former smokers to revert to cigarettes, which could be detrimental to public health.

What do you think about the new provincial tax? Share your thoughts in the comments and don’t forget to spread this post to fellow vapers

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