Press Release: Quebec consumers overwhelmingly support better access to ready-to-drink spirit-based beverages
Montréal, December 8, 2025— In response to Bill 11, which amends various provisions primarily for the purpose of reducing regulatory and administrative burdens, representatives of the spirits industry and the food retail sector welcome the government’s willingness to simplify the regulatory framework, but deplore the fact that their request to expand the sale of ready-to-drink […]
Online bootlegging: B.C. booze industry concerned local buyers are clicking on Alberta
Independent liquor stores in B.C. say the province’s high prices are driving customers to Alberta-based online retailers – who offer some products at retail prices below B.C. wholesale.
Canadians’ Trust in Public Health Advice Vulnerable to Confusion Over Divergent Recommendations: Abacus Data Poll
In a study commissioned by Spirits Canada, Abacus dove into how Canadians view alcohol, whether they trust Health Canada’s official guidelines for low-risk drinking, and what impact discrepancies in alcohol advice have on Canadians’ trust in health guidelines.
Opinion: New campaign on alcohol consumption guidelines is fear mongering
Written for Daily Hive by Mark Hicken, a consultant to the BC wine and liquor industry and a former lawyer.
