The Canadian Government Has Collected Over $1 Billion in Cannabis Taxes Since Legalization Began in 2018
March 6, 2023
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Since recreational use of cannabis became legal in Canada in 2018, the federal government of that country has imposed a total duty on cannabis products of over 1 billion Canadian dollars ($740 million). Executives expect that the government would ease the tax and excise regime it imposes on the sector as employment and financial losses rise as the milestone is reached.