REGINA — The Saskatchewan government has introduced legislation that would apply the provincial sales tax of six per cent to vaping products.
Finance Minister Jim Reiter says the tax aims to discourage the use of vapes, especially among young people who are at risk of negative long-term health effects.
He says nicotine exposure harms brain development in youth and can lead to problems with learning, memory and mood.
The province anticipates the tax to generate $3 million in annual revenue.
A separate tax of 20 per cent already applies to vaping products in Saskatchewan, including e-cigarettes and cartridges.
Tobacco products are also taxed at separate rates in addition to the PST.
This report by The Canadian Press was first published March 25, 2025.
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