Nunavut Cannabis Tax Rate
15% combinedRegulator: Nunavut Liquor and Cannabis Commission · Retail model: Limited Access · Updated for 2026
5% Added at the register (5% GST)
≈15% Total effective incl. the ~10% federal excise embedded in the shelf price
Tax Breakdown
| Tax | Rate | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Federal Cannabis Excise Duty | ~10% | Greater of $1/g or 10% of producer list price (baked into retail price) |
| Federal GST | 5% | 5% federal Goods & Services Tax |
| Provincial PST | 0% | No provincial sales tax |
| Added at the register | 5% | Sales tax applied to the shelf price at checkout |
| Total Effective Rate | ≈15% | Register tax + the ~10% federal excise embedded in the shelf price |
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Nunavut Cannabis Tax Notes
Nunavut applies only the 5% federal GST. Retail is limited — most sales are mail order through the Nunavut Liquor and Cannabis Commission. Combined effective retail rate ~15%.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the cannabis tax rate in Nunavut?
At the register you pay 5% GST on top of the shelf price. Counting the ~10% federal excise duty already baked into the producer price, Nunavut's total effective cannabis tax is roughly 15%.
Who sells legal cannabis in Nunavut?
Nunavut uses a limited access retail model administered by the Nunavut Liquor and Cannabis Commission. Nunavut has very limited retail footprint (often mail-order + a few government stores).
Is medical cannabis taxed in Nunavut?
Medical cannabis purchased from federally licensed sellers in Nunavut is subject to the same federal excise duty and GST/HST/PST as adult-use cannabis. Patients can, however, claim eligible expenses under the Medical Expense Tax Credit (METC) on their federal income tax return.
Does Nunavut charge GST, HST, or PST on cannabis?
Nunavut only applies the 5% federal GST to cannabis — there is no separate provincial sales tax.
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