From an operational perspective, the ability of the manufacturers to comply is going to depend to a large degree on what type of packaging is prescribed. Right now, most Canadian cigarettes are packaged in a flip-top package. That said, there has been a lot of talk I've heard about going to the push pack.
The push pack is what is commonly used for contraband cigarettes. The reason they use it is that it's manufactured on equipment that was thrown out by the large manufacturers many years ago. That equipment is no longer made.
If all of the manufacturers are going to have to go out and buy new equipment, they have to be able to design the equipment, place the orders, and find someone who will make it for them, because this equipment is not manufactured anymore. Otherwise, they will not be in compliance despite whatever best efforts they can put forward.
If we're going to demand that they comply, then I think we need to give them the opportunity to do so, given the very strong likelihood that we could be demanding that they use outdated equipment.