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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,...
Tequila and Mezcal – Mexican Spirits Explained
Learn about the rich history of the flavourful, carefully crafted, and globally enjoyed Mexican Spirits: Tequila & Mezcal
SC Team News: Via Dulay appointed VP, OVATION Awards in IABC Toronto ’23/’24 Board of Directors
Via brings over 9 years of extensive communications and marketing experience to the spirits sector from many industries such as food manufacturing, real estate, professional sports, higher education, and e-commerce.
Spirits in Grocery: Ontario Community Tour
World renowned spirits have been made in Ontario since before Confederation. The relationship between distillers and local farmers goes back almost 200 years. The growth and prosperity of Ontario’s award-winning distillers is directly related to the high-quality grains produced by Ontario farmers. If the spirits industry continues to face unfair regulation by government, the agricultural community will lose out.
Federal Government Temporarily Caps Excise Duties on Alcohol, for 1 Year Only Canadian Distillers Appreciate Gesture of Support
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...
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Jan Westcott of Spirits Canada