Provincial autonomy should include fair nicotine enforcement

Provincial autonomy should include fair nicotine enforcement. A province that asks Ottawa to respect provincial decision-making should also show that its own rules are clear, measurable, and fair to lawful adults.

Fairness starts with categories

Bill 208 should not treat compliant stores, adult consumers, online sellers, and illicit operators as one undifferentiated problem. Fair enforcement distinguishes between lawful conduct and conduct that avoids age checks, tax rules, and inspection.

How this fits the autonomy objective

The Premier's provincial-rights language is about Alberta governing its own affairs. In nicotine policy, that means Alberta should build a system it can inspect, audit, and improve without relying on broad federal assumptions.

CFAA position

AGLC-style oversight is the fairer enforcement model.
Legal adult access should be measured, not ignored.
Illicit supply should be a separate enforcement category.
Public review should be required before restrictions expand.

Important distinction

This is not a claim that the Premier has endorsed any coalition or any vaping-specific position. It is a policy alignment point. If Alberta is serious about provincial autonomy, then Alberta should build the enforcement model for Alberta's nicotine market rather than leaving the file half-built.