The spirits sector is driven by a tightly integrated ecosystem spanning agriculture, manufacturing, distribution, retail, and hospitality.
With growing activity in both domestic and export markets, the industry continues to expand its footprint, reinforcing its role as a vital contributor to Canada’s overall economic output.
In 2024, Canada’s spirits and spirit-based RTD sector contributed approximately $5.8 billion in value-added output (GDP) to the national economy.
These jobs span manufacturing, logistics, distribution, retail, and regulatory functions, helping sustain thousands of Canadian households.
The tax revenue from spirits and spirit-based RTDs across all levels of government supporting critical public services including healthcare, education, and infrastructure.
From Agricultural Production to Hospitality and Tourism, distilled spirits are embedded into the economic fabric of Canada.
jobs across the broader economy through indirect (supply chain) and induced (household spending) effects
41,574,526
16.26 M
Government-Owned Liquor and Agency Stores
9.06 M
Government-Owned Liquor and Agency Stores
5.7 M
Hybrid Public–Private
5.03 M
Fully Private Retail
1.51 M
Government-Owned Liquor & Agency Stores
1.27 M
Fully Private Retail
2.27 M
Nova Scotia: $240.1 M
New Brunswick: $87.1 M
Newfoundland and Labrador: $98.6 M
Prince Edward Island: $27.4 M
Nova Scotia: 2,847
New Brunswick: 1,028
Newfoundland and Labrador: 984
Prince Edward Island: 313
Nova Scotia: $121.8 M
New Brunswick: $37.5 M
Newfoundland and Labrador: $41.1 M
Prince Edward Island: $11.7 M
Government-Owned Liquor & Agency Stores
136,058
Government-Owned Liquor & Agency Stores
