Beer Legislation

Beer Canada Disappointed by Federal Government’s Fall Economic Statement 2022

CBNNovember 4, 2022November 4, 2022

OTTAWA, ON – Brewery trade organization Beer Canada has expressed its concern that the Fall Economic Statement 2022, released yesterday by the Government of Canada, "fails to address the strong consensus recommendation from...

Beer Legislation

Iqaluit Voters Reject Off-Site Beer Sales by Breweries

CBNOctober 26, 2022October 25, 2022

IQALUIT, NU - A plebiscite held earlier this week to decide whether or not breweries in the city should be allowed to sell beer to-go ended with a "no" result,...

Beer Legislation Industry News

City of Surrey Holding Webinar on Zoning Bylaw Changes for Breweries

CBNJune 14, 2022June 14, 2022

SURREY, BC - The City of Surrey has announced details of an online information session it is holding this week to present details of recent zoning bylaw changes that place...

Beer Legislation

City of Vancouver to Permanently Allow Alcohol Consumption in Select Public Plazas

CBNJune 13, 2022June 13, 2022

VANCOUVER, BC - Following on the recent extension and expansion of the Alcohol Consumption in Parks Pilot Program, the City of Vancouver has announced that the Alcohol Consumption in Public...

Beer Legislation

City of Vancouver Extends and Expands Alcohol in Parks Pilot Program

CBNMay 18, 2022May 18, 2022

VANCOUVER, BC – The City of Vancouver has announced that last year’s pilot program to allow responsible alcohol consumption in select public parks will be returning for 2022 in an expanded...

Beer Legislation

City of Calgary Alcohol in Parks Program Returns in Expanded Form for 2022

CBNMay 11, 2022May 11, 2022

CALGARY, AB - The City of Calgary has announced that last year's pilot program to allow responsible alcohol consumption in select public parks has returned for 2022 in an expanded...

Beer Legislation

Federal Budget 2022 Eliminates Excise Duties on Non-Alcoholic Beer

CBNApril 8, 2022April 8, 2022

OTTAWA, ON - The Government of Canada released its Budget 2022 yesterday, and it contains one notable item related to beer and brewing. As recommended by NDP MP Richard Cannings,...

Beer Legislation

Government of Prince Edward Island Lifts Personal Alcohol Importation Limits

CBNDecember 20, 2021December 19, 2021

CHARLOTTETOWN, PE – The Government of Prince Edward Island has announced several changes to alcohol legislation, including the lifting of importation limits for alcohol brought into the province for personal consumption. Previously,...

Beer Legislation

Ontario Government Reducing Wholesale Alcohol Prices for Bars and Restaurants

CBNDecember 16, 2021December 16, 2021

TORONTO, ON – The Government of Ontario has announced a reduction in the wholesale price that bars and restaurants pay for packaged beer and other alcoholic beverages. Currently, licensed establishments in the...

Beer Legislation Beer Retailing

Ontario Government to Allow Sale of Local Beer at Farmers’ Markets

CBNMarch 25, 2021March 25, 2021

TORONTO, ON – The Government of Ontario has announced that craft breweries in the province will be allowed to sell beer at local farmers' markets as of the upcoming 2021 season. The announcement was...