Yukon Cannabis Tax Rate
15% combinedRegulator: Yukon Liquor Corporation · Retail model: Hybrid (Public + Private) · 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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Yukon Cannabis Tax Notes
Yukon applies only the 5% federal GST on cannabis. Yukon Liquor Corp runs a small government retail footprint with licensed private retailers permitted. Combined effective retail rate ~15%.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the cannabis tax rate in Yukon?
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, Yukon's total effective cannabis tax is roughly 15%.
Who sells legal cannabis in Yukon?
Yukon uses a hybrid (public + private) retail model administered by the Yukon Liquor Corporation. Yukon mixes a government wholesaler / online channel with licensed private retail storefronts.
Is medical cannabis taxed in Yukon?
Medical cannabis purchased from federally licensed sellers in Yukon 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 Yukon charge GST, HST, or PST on cannabis?
Yukon only applies the 5% federal GST to cannabis — there is no separate provincial sales tax.
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