Lobbying registration dated 2026-02-20
Registrant: SHELDON LLOYDSMITH
Client: CIGAR ASSOCIATION OF CANADA
Targeted institutions:
Finance Canada (FIN)
House of Commons
Canada Revenue Agency (CRA)
Senate of Canada
Health Canada (HC)
Acts: Excise Act
Tobacco and Vaping Products Act
Excise Act, 2001
Government funding received:
Lobbying activity details:
Tobacco Products Regulations (Plain and Standardized Appearance)
Discussions regarding regulatory requirements for plain and standardized packaging as they relate to premium cigars and specialty tobacco products.
Tobacco and Vaping Products Act — Discussions regarding the application and impact of federal tobacco legislation on the premium cigar sector, including regulatory classification, compliance requirements, and economic considerations affecting specialty tobacco retailers.
Federal Tobacco Control Policy
Engagement with federal institutions regarding broader tobacco control policy frameworks and their impact on small businesses operating within the premium cigar sector.
Excise Act, 2001 (Tobacco Provisions)
Discussions concerning federal excise taxation policies applicable to premium cigars, including duty structure, stamping requirements, and related administrative obligations affecting industry stakeholders.