- Saskatchewan will start charging a six percent provincial sales tax on vapour products starting June 1
- This tax will be in addition to an existing vapour products tax
- The change is part of the 2025-26 budget and aims to discourage use, especially among youth
- The province expects to increase PST revenues by $3 million annually
- The move aligns Saskatchewan with other provinces in Western Canada
- Health Minister Jeremy Cockrill supports the alignment with other provinces
- Lung Saskatchewan President Erin Kaun supports the tax as a strategy to reduce consumption among youth
Source: cbc.ca
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