Dr. Ivan Zinger at the Public Safety and National Security Committee

On February 10th, 2023. See this statement in context.

February 10th, 2023 / 9:40 a.m.

Correctional Investigator of Canada, Office of the Correctional Investigator of Canada

The answer is no. Tobacco is considered contraband, and you can be punished.

Tobacco is obviously a legal substance in Canadian society. When introduced in penitentiaries, a pouch of tobacco can go for as high as $800 in the underground market—

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