Alcohol Sales

• Ottawa may miss its own direct-to-consumer alcohol sales deadline: CFIB

  Direct-to-consumer alcohol sales are only available in two provinces so far, and after nearly all provinces and territories agreed to have done the same by the end of May.

  Consumer

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• Alcohol sales in Canada just saw ‘largest’ annual drop since tracking began

  This was reported as 'the largest annual decrease since Statistics Canada began tracking this series in 2004/2005,' as sales dropped by three per cent to 2,898 million litres.

  Economy

  Mar 5
  
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• Amid ‘Buy Canadian’ push, small alcohol producers say trade barriers remain

  A new report says smaller alcohol producers still face challenges with interprovincial trade despite efforts by the federal government.

  Consumer

  Nov 11, 2025
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• Some Ontario grocers to end alcohol sales over empty collection requirement

  A number of independent grocers are threatening to stop alcohol sales ahead of the January 1 deadline that will require them to take back empties.

  Consumer

  Sep 23, 2025
• As Canada eyes direct-to-consumer alcohol sales, most support easier trade

  An Ipsos poll conducted for Global News shows six in 10 Canadians believe removing interprovincial trade barriers will help offset the economic damage from the trade war.

  Consumer

  Jul 9, 2025
• Nova Scotia to survey public on expanding retail sale of alcohol

  Nova Scotia has announced a month-long public survey as it considers expanding alcohol sales to various retail outlets like corner stores.

  Canada

  May 29, 2025
• Which provinces are pulling U.S. alcohol off shelves over Trump’s tariffs?

  As Canada hits back against U.S. President Donald Trump‘s tariffs, American liquor and wine may be one of the first things to disappear from shelves.

  Canada

  Feb 2, 2025
• Buzzkill? Why Trump tariffs could see U.S. booze barred on Canadian shelves

  In 2023, U.S. alcohol exports to Canada amounted to US$262 million (C$377 million) a year. American booze could get costlier if Canada and the U.S. enter a tariff war.

  Canada

  Jan 23, 2025
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• Cross-border shopping for spirits picks up in Quebec amid LCBO strike

  Société des alcools du Québec spokeswoman Linda Bouchard says that since last week the shelves have been emptying quickly at between 20 and 25 outlets located near Ontario.

  Consumer

  Jul 16, 2024
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• Ford government refutes LCBO privatization claims as union members rally in 11 cities

  Unionized LCBO members are rallying in 11 cities across Ontario on Tuesday as they push back against plans to expand alcohol sales to more private retailers.

  Canada

  Mar 12, 2024