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Spirits Canada official response to 2024 Finance Canada Pre-Budget Submission
Spirits Canada remains concerned that, as of April 1st, Canadians will have to pay a 4.7% additional tax on spirits, wine, and beer, far beyond current government targets for inflation. Accordingly, Spirits Canada has submitted an official response to the pre-budget...
Jan Westcott to retire from Spirits Canada; Cal Bricker to be appointed Chief Executive Officer
December 4, 2023 Toronto, ON – After 25 years successfully leading Spirits Canada, Jan Westcott, President and CEO announced his retirement from the Association and will depart the Spirits Canada Board as of December 31, 2023. For almost 40 years, Mr. Westcott has...
ESG: A Sectoral Snapshot of the Canadian Spirits Industry (Deloitte Report Nov ’23)
November 2023 Canada's spirits industry acknowledges their need to invest in a journey that prioritizes environmental sustainability and corporate responsibility. While there is clear evidence from company efforts that the sector has made strides towards this, there...
Spirits Canada appoints Cal Bricker as new CEO
December 1, 2023 Toronto, ON — The Board of Directors of Spirits Canada, the national association and leading voice of Canada’s distilled spirits industry, is pleased to welcome Cal Bricker as its incoming Chief Executive Officer, effective January 1, 2024. Mr....
Jan Westcott receives Award of Distinction at PAAC Annual Conference
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,...
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