As of April 1, 2025, all vaping products sold in Manitoba must carry the new Manitoba Provincial Excise Stamp. This means that Manitoba customers will only have access to products with the new provincial excise tax stamp.

Understanding the Manitoba Excise Stamp vs. Federal Excise Stamp

In Canada, vaping products are subject to a vape excise tax, which is indicated by the Federal Excise Stamp. However, Manitoba has recently introduced an additional Provincial Excise Stamp, meaning that products sold within Manitoba must bear the new vape excise stamp which is subject to additional taxes.

✔ Manitoba Excise Stamp: Required on all vaping products sold in Manitoba, applying both the Federal and Provincial Excise Tax.
✔ Federal Excise Stamp: Used on products sold in select provinces without an additional provincial tax requirement.
✔ Higher Costs for Manitoba Customers: Due to the additional provincial tax, products sold in Manitoba will be priced higher than those in other regions.

Shopping & Shipping Lockout for Manitoba vs. Out-of-Province Customers

To comply with these regulations, our website now utilizes Geo-IP tracking to enforce the purchasing restrictions placed upon us by the Government.

✔ Manitoba Customers: Will only be shown and eligible to purchase Manitoba-stamped vaping products. Federal-stamped products will be hidden and cannot be purchased by Manitoba residents.
✔ Out-of-Province Customers: Will have access to all Federal-stamped vaping products, and restricted from Manitoba-stamped products. 
✔ Shipping Restrictions: Orders being shipped within Manitoba must contain only Manitoba-stamped products. Any attempt to purchase a federally stamped product with a Manitoba shipping address will be declined as a sale and refunded. 
✔ Cross-Border Limitations: If you're shopping from Manitoba, you cannot place an order for federally stamped products, even if you plan to pick it up or ship it to another province.
✔ Price Differences: Provincial taxes apply only to Manitoba-stamped products, meaning customers in other provinces will see lower prices on the same items.

Understanding the New Tax Rates

The new Provincial Excise Tax applies on top of the already existing Federal Excise Tax, significantly impacting overall product costs. Here’s a breakdown of the updated tax rates based on e-liquid volume: The higher the e-liquid volume, the greater the tax increase. These price adjustments will apply automatically at checkout for Manitoba customers.

What This Means for Out-of-Province Customers

If you're shopping from outside of Manitoba, your experience remains unchanged. You can continue purchasing federally stamped products without the new Manitoba Provincial Tax. However, if you're located with-in Manitoba, you must select products with the Manitoba Provincial Excise Stamp to complete your purchase.

We’re committed to ensuring a smooth transition for our customers, and our support team is available to answer any questions regarding these changes.

Stay Informed & Shop Smart

As these regulations take effect, we encourage all Manitoba customers to be aware of the new tax policies and the products available to them. To stay updated on any further changes, subscribe to our newsletter or check this blog for ongoing updates.

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