Alcohol

Premier Doug Ford and the Progressive Conservatives won a second majority mandate on June 2, 2022, with 83 seats – seven more than the 2018 provincial election. Both NDP leader Andrea Horwath and Li...Learn More

The Manitoba Government has tabled new legislation that, if passed, will update liquor retailing to allow for all existing liquor retailers to carry wine, beer and spirits, as well as enable the provi...Learn More

Last Thursday, the federal government released its 2022 Budget. Outside of some of the larger items on dental care and military spending, there were some notable items for retailers, including: Small ...Learn More

The Manitoba government has proclaimed the Liquor, Gaming and Cannabis Control Amendment Act that shifts the responsibility from restaurants and retailers, to third-party delivery companies when it co...Learn More

The PEI government has amended its Liquor Control Act to allow general merchandise retailers to sell low percentage alcohol (0.5% ABV). See press release....Learn More

RCC met with senior Saskatchewan government officials late last week to discuss concerns with the restrictions that have been placed on liquor stores and quick service restaurants (QSRs). Saskatchewan...Learn More

B.C. will now allow private liquor retailers to sell products to those who have special event permits, where previously only government liquor stores were permitted to do so. The private retailers who...Learn More

The B.C. government is permanently extending hours for authorized liquor retailers who were allowed to open early for the convenience and safety and customers during the COVID-19 pandemic. Liquor stor...Learn More

RCC has received advance notice that the Government of Canada’s ban on certain high alcohol flavoured beverages deemed appealing to youth will come into effect on Wednesday, May 29 with no grace per...Learn More

This report highlights how the Ontario Government’s move to increase choice & convenience for alcohol will also increase overall retail sales and benefit the economy. $3.5 B potential increase in GD...Learn More