Government of Canada

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,...

Industry News

Beer Canada Recommends Tax Relief Measures in 2022 Federal Budget

CBNFebruary 25, 2022February 25, 2022

OTTAWA, ON – Brewery trade organization Beer Canada has announced that it has recommended a number of tax relief measures to the Government of Canada as part of consultations for the upcoming 2022...

Industry News

Canadian Agricultural Partnership Investing in 20 Ontario Craft Brewery Projects

CBNJune 11, 2019June 11, 2019

TORONTO, ON - In the midst of the 2019 edition of Ontario Craft Beer Week, the Government of Ontario and Government of Canada have announced an investment of more than...

Beer Legislation

Government of Canada Announces Changes to National Beer Standards

CBNMay 1, 2019May 1, 2019

OTTAWA, ON – Nearly five years after first being proposed, the Government of Canada and the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) have announced the implementation of new compositional standards for beer in Canada. Published today...

Beer Legislation

Government of Canada Eliminating Federal Barrier to Interprovincial Alcohol Trade

CBNApril 9, 2019April 9, 2019

OTTAWA, ON – The Government of Canada has announced the introduction of legislation that will remove a current rule prohibiting individuals from ordering or shipping alcohol across provincial borders. According to the announcement:...

Beer Legislation

Government of Canada Announces Proposed Changes to National Beer Standards

CBNJune 22, 2018June 22, 2018

OTTAWA, ON - The Government of Canada and the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) have released a proposed set of changes to beer compositional standards, and are requesting input from consumers and the industry. As...

Industry News

Ontario & Federal Governments Announce Over $777,000 Brewery Investments

CBNJanuary 19, 2017January 18, 2017

TORONTO, ON – The Ontario Government and the Government of Canada have announced joint investments of more than $777,000 into ten breweries across the province, including eight locally owned craft breweries....

Industry News

Ontario & Federal Governments Announce More Than $1.6 Million Investment in Craft Breweries

CBNJune 15, 2016June 15, 2016

TORONTO, ON - The Ontario Government and the Government of Canada have announced joint investments of more than $1.6 million into 20 craft breweries across the province. The funding from Going Forward...

Beer Legislation

Federal NDP MP Introduces Bill to Lower Taxes for Craft Breweries

CBNMarch 12, 2015March 12, 2015

OTTAWA, ON - CBC News reports that a Federal Member of Parliament in the opposition NDP has tabled a private member's bill that would offer tax breaks to craft breweries...

Beer Legislation

Government of Canada Announces Plans to Revamp National Beer Standards

CBNOctober 6, 2014October 6, 2014

OTTAWA, ON - During an appearance at Beau's Oktoberfest last Friday October 3rd, Pierre Lemieux - Parliamentary Secretary to Agriculture Minister Gerry Ritz and Member of Parliament for Glengarry-Prescott-Russell -...