Spirits Canada Calls for Urgent Negotiated Resolution Following U.S. Tariff Announcement on Canadian Spirits
Toronto, ON – July 21, 2026 Spirits Canada is disappointed by the United States government’s announcement that it intends to impose a 50 per cent tariff on Canadian spirits and other selected Canadian products, effective August 19, 2026. The announced measure places one of Canada’s most successful export sectors at significant risk and underscores the […]
Nine Provinces Sign Agreement to Reduce Barriers to Interprovincial Trade in Beverage Alcohol
On July 21, Nine Canadian provinces have signed a new Operating Agreement on Direct-to-Consumer (DTC) Sales of Alcoholic Beverages, marking a positive step toward reducing barriers to interprovincial trade and improving consumer access to Canadian-made beverage alcohol, including spirits and spirits-based Ready-to-Drink (RTD) beverages. The Agreement establishes a common framework that will allow participating provinces […]
Update: Direct delivery of packaged refreshment beverages
As shared in the March 17, 2026 announcement, there are necessary policy updates and operational and systems changes required to enable the option for eligible B.C. liquor manufacturers to direct deliver packaged refreshment beverages to wholesale customers. Reminder: All packaged refreshment beverages, including new product offerings, must be distributed by the BC Liquor Distribution Branch […]
