Alcohol Tax

• Social cost of alcohol addiction in Canada outweighs government revenue by billions annually: report

  A recent study shows that net government revenue from alcohol sales was $13 billion in 2020 while the net social costs from alcohol use were $19 billion that year.

  Consumer

  Apr 28
  
• As feds set to increase alcohol tax, Ontario again stops its beer tax hike

  The federal government is set to increase its tax on alcohol on April 1. Ontario says it will suspend a hike to the province's beer tax and LCBO mark-up rates for another 2 years.

  Consumer

  Feb 9
  
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• Another ‘beer tax’ increase is coming on April 1, amid calls to cancel it

  On April 1, a tax increase on alcohol known as the "beer tax" will come into effect, meaning Canadians may soon pay more for their beverage of choice.

  Canada

  Feb 9
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• Alcohol, sugary drinks should be taxed at higher rates, WHO says

  The WHO urged governments on Tuesday to increase taxes on alcoholic drinks and impose them on products that are currently exempt, such as wine in some European countries.

  Health

  Dec 5, 2023
• Here are the ways life will be more expensive in B.C. starting April 1

  Provincial and federal carbon taxes are going up, increasing the cost of gas and other energy sources. It will rise from $50 per tonne of emissions to $65 per tonne. 

  Economy

  Mar 31, 2023
• Saskatchewan brewery says federal tax reduction won’t help small businesses

  The previously planned alcohol tax of 6.3 per cent, originally scheduled for April 1, was replaced in the 2023 budget with a 2.0 per cent duty instead.

  Canada

  Mar 29, 2023
• Canada is set for its largest alcohol tax increase yet. Here’s what to know

  Canadians could soon be paying around a quarter more for a 24-pack of beer thanks to the largest increase yet in a federal tax on alcohol.

  Canada

  Mar 26, 2023
• Canadian craft alcohol producers seeking excise tax relief in new budget

  Industry representatives say craft producers need relief from excise duties, which went up automatically on Friday for beer, cider, spirits and malt liquor.

  Economy

  Apr 2, 2022
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• 1.5 per cent price increase on alcohol tax now in effect

  The price of beer, wine, and spirits is on the rise as a 1.5 per cent increase on alcohol tax has come into effect.

  Canada

  Apr 2, 2018