Spirits Canada is delighted to share that Jan Westcott, President & CEO has received the Award of Distinction from the Public Affairs Association of Canada on October 24, 2023. Mr. Westcott has extensive experience in strategic planning, marketing, communications,...
Long before whisky and other spirits were being developed and refined in Europe, the first people of Mexico had discovered how to ferment the sweet centres of the agave cactus, also known as maguey, creating the distilled spirits that we now know as tequila and...
As Canada prepares to celebrate its national day, Canada Day, on July 1st, its worth exploring the rich history of whisky in the country. While Canada Day commemorates the formation of the modern Canadian nation, it is intriguing to discover that Canada’s...
Via Dulay, was recently appointed as Vice President, OVATION Awards on the 2023-2024 Board of Directors for the International Association of Business Communicators (IABC) – Toronto Chapter. In her new Board role, Via will be responsible for the oversight of the...
UPDATED: JULY 12, 2023 – Why do consumers have greater access to beer and wine made in foreign countries over spirits made by Ontario distillers, using 100% locally grown grains? World renowned spirits have been made in Ontario since before Confederation. The...
March 29, 2023, Ottawa – Spirits Canada, the voice of the distilled spirits industry in Canada, applauds the federal government’s decision to cap the inflation adjustment for excise duties on alcohol at 2% for 1 year, as outlined in yesterday’s budget. Effective April...
