The Coalition’s bold plan to slash tobacco taxes by 80% aims to crush the black market by making legal cigarettes cheaper—arguing it’ll undercut criminals and reduce crime. They cite Canada’s 90s experience, where smoking rates rose briefly before falling as illegal sales collapsed. Critics warn the black market rebounds, youth smoking spikes, and tax revenue plummets. Despite opposition pointing out that illegal prices are already high, the Coalition insists this is the only way to dismantle a booming illicit trade—and ultimately save lives.
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