Sugary Drink Tax

• Newfoundland and Labrador says soft drink tax coming in 2022 will be Canada’s first

  The province's finance minister says the tax is part of the government's effort to make Newfoundland and Labrador one of Canada's healthiest provinces by 2031.

  Canada

  Oct 19, 2021
  
• British Columbians to pay PST on sugary drinks, vapes, more online platforms starting April 1

  B.C.'s NDP government unveiled the tax changes in its 2020 budget, but delayed them last spring amid the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic.

  Health

  Mar 5, 2021
  
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• Experts call for Quebec to tax sugary beverages as Montreal council weighs motion

  When factoring in existing sales taxes, a 20 cent per litre tax would raise the price of a $2.09, 591-millilitre bottle of Diet Pepsi to $2.52.

  Canada

  Nov 10, 2020
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• Surrey Board of Trade backs sugary drink tax, NDP government sour on the idea

  Advocates cite health and economic benefits, while opponents say the tax will penalize the poor.

  Canada

  Jun 15, 2018
• New Brunswickers want province to support healthy, active lifestyles: survey

  Survey results released by the New Brunswick Medical Society have revealed that people across the province want to see improved access to healthy food and physical activity in their communities.

  Education

  Jan 23, 2017