With the proposed adjustment, basically, of one dollar—the other one being simply to recoup the inflation—this is a very small increase at this point compared to the cigarette retail sale price. We have information, for instance, from Statistics Canada that shows that the average retail price of a carton of 200 cigarettes was about $106 after all taxes and duties in 2017, so the increase that is being proposed in the budget is very small and would not be expected to put further pressure on contraband activities.
On April 24th, 2018. See this statement in context.