Canada

The tobacco market in Canada is undergoing significant changes, driven by declining smoking rates, the rise of alternatives such as vaping, and a focus on harm reduction. Smoking rates in Canada have been steadily declining over the past few decades…

E-vapour products have seen tremendous growth over the review period and saw continued growth in 2022 as, with rising health awareness, there is a consistent trend for smokers to switch to alternatives perceived as less harmful. Single-use vapour…

In the upcoming years, consumers and businesses face an array of challenges, with income inequality, mass migration and rising uncertainty about another crisis being among the major ones. Nevertheless, within this lie untapped opportunities. This…

The briefing introduces the Cities Households Necessities Spending Index. The index ranks 1,075 cities by household expenditure on non-discretionary items, namely food, housing, and clothing and footwear. This analysis focuses on 160 major cities.…

Despite challenges in the tobacco market, the large cigar market in Canada continues to attract a dedicated following among cigar aficionados and other tobacco enthusiasts. Some retailers have reported an increase in sales of premium cigars which…

The number of Canadians who smoke has recorded further decline to 16.4% in 2022. Restrictions continue to be tightened, with the introduction of new regulations which would put health warnings on individual cigarettes, not just on the packaging.…