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March 10, 2026

Toronto Star Coverage Exposes a Policy Backfire on Nicotine Pouches

The Independent Convenience Store Alliance (ICSA) is speaking out in response to a recent Toronto Star article documenting the spread of illicit nicotine pouches among teenagers in Toronto.

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March 3, 2026

ICSA Applauds Alberta’s Call to Fix Federal Nicotine Pouch Rules

The Independent Convenience Store Alliance (ICSA) is applauding Premier Danielle Smith and her Minister of Red Tape Reduction.

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January 19, 2026

ICSA Statement on National Non-Smoking Week

Convenience store owners want to help reduce smoking. Why is Ottawa standing in the way?

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December 8, 2025

ICSA Statement on Illegal Nicotine-Pouch Sales

We've reviewed the recent CBC report on the illegal sale of nicotine pouches.

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October 28, 2025

Independent Convenience Store Alliance: our origin story.

For too long, independent retailers have lacked a unified voice.

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