Beer Tax

• Manitoba breweries react to federal beer tax announcement

  Manitoba's brewers say a federal government decision to soften the blow of beer tax increases is helping, but it won't provide a fix for challenges in their industry.

  Economy

  Mar 12, 2024
  
• Federal government cuts beer tax increase ahead of looming deadline

  The alcohol excise tax was anticipated to increase by 4.7 per cent on April 1 this year.

  Canada

  Mar 9, 2024
  
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• Not hoppy: Increased tax on beer doesn’t sit well with Maritime producers

  A tax increase on April 1 gets a thumbs down from producers, who say they may have to pass the 4.7 per cent increase to consumers.

  Canada

  Feb 15, 2024
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• 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, 2024
• 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, 2024
• Beer prices could soon go up due to ‘beer tax.’ What to know

  A hike in a 'beer tax' that could make brews more expensive for Canadians is again being considered by Ottawa after a delay earlier in the year.

  Canada

  Nov 1, 2023
• Budget 2022: 4 things that will affect your pocketbook

  The 2022 federal budget outlined a few measures that could help Canadians struggling with the soaring cost of living, including plans for a one-time $500 payment and dental care.

  Money

  Apr 7, 2022
• Ontario government scraps beer tax increase set to kick in next month

  The Progressive Conservatives say the three-cent-per-litre increase was planned by the previous Liberal regime and will be scrapped.

  Canada

  Oct 12, 2018
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• Scott Thompson: Doug Ford’s ‘Buck-a-Beer’ doesn’t really lower the price

  The problem with Ford's buck-a-beer promotion is it does nothing to lower the price of beer for you, Scott Thompson says.

  Aug 14, 2018
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• Notley pledges support for Alberta beer as potential $100M lawsuit looms

  The premier, reacting to a proposed $100-million class action lawsuit over Alberta's beer subsidies, says her government will continue to find ways to support its homegrown industry. 

  Canada

  Aug 3, 2018