Health and Responsibility

Balancing tradition, responsibility, and sustainability.

We’re dedicated to encouraging the responsible use and consumption of alcohol while fostering a successful, educational, innovative, and sustainable spirits sector in Canada. At Spirits Canada, we believe that moderation and responsibility are key to ensuring that spirits can be enjoyed safely.

Know Your Standard Drink

Guidelines for Consumption Limits

Women

Limit alcohol to no more than:

  • 2 Standard drinks per day
  • 10 standard drinks per week
  • 3 standard drinks on special occasions
  • Avoid drinking on some days
Pregnant women should avoid drinking alcohol.
Men

Limit alcohol to no more than:

  • 3 Standard drinks per day
  • 15 standard drinks per week
  • 4 standard drinks on special occasions
  • Avoid drinking on some days
Youth

Youth in their late teens to age 24 years should never exceed the daily and weekly limits outlined:

  • No more than twice weekly
  • No more than 1 or 2 standard drinks each time

Canada’s Low-risk Drinking Guidelines

Spirits Canada supports and endorses the Government of Canada’s 2011 first-ever national Low-Risk Drinking Guidelines. The Guidelines provide Canadians with constructive and useful advice on what constitutes healthy and safe drinking, while warning about the risks of exceeding safe drinking limits. In this respect the Guidelines can reinforce positive and healthy drinking behaviour.

We support responsible consumption and evidence-based public health policies. While the Canadian government provides low-risk drinking guidelines, we advocate for balanced messaging that respects consumer choice and aligns with international best practices.

Resources

Spirits Canada and our member companies are strongly committed to the responsible sale and moderate consumption of beverage alcohol. Canadian Spirits manufacturers support several leading not-for-profit organizations dedicated to educating consumers on how to enjoy our products safely.

Sustainability in the Canadian Spirits Sector

Hand holding a green plant with a globe, surrounded by sustainability icons like solar panels, recycling, and wind energy, representing environmental stewardship and green initiatives.

The Canadian spirits industry is dedicated to sustainable practices that reduce environmental impact while maintaining the highest standards of quality. Our member companies are actively engaged in initiatives such as:

Reducing Water Usage

Implementing water conservation techniques and recycling systems to minimize waste.

Lowering Carbon Footprints

Adopting energy-efficient production methods and investing in renewable energy sources.

Sustainable Sourcing

Supporting Canadian farmers and using locally grown ingredients to reduce transportation emissions.

Innovative Packaging Solutions

Utilizing recyclable materials and reducing packaging waste to promote environmental responsibility.

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