Quebec admits it loses $300 million in taxes each year and thatillegal smokes have a large share of the market.
From CTV:
The Quebec government is cracking down on contraband tobacco through a bill that would increase fines and give police more power to control distribution.
Revenue Minister Robert Dutil plans to table the bill in the legislature this fall.
He admits the government loses $300 million in taxes each year and that illegal smokes have a large share of the market.
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My Comment: These measures are not going to stop the flow of contraband cigarettes. As long as the price is cheaper than legal cigarettes, the demand will always be there.
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