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Jul 24, 2024, 08:05 ET Spirits suppliers forced to seek court review of LCBO's contradictory pricing policies

Following suppliers' fruitless attempts to negotiate, LCBO responds with retaliatory measures TORONTO, July 24, 2024 /CNW/ - The Liquor Control Board of Ontario's (LCBO) sudden decision in 2023 to...

May 17, 2024, 08:00 ET LCBO's tax bill threatens consumers' favourite brands.

TORONTO, May 17, 2024 /CNW/ - As Ontarians gear up to celebrate the May long weekend, consumers of beverage alcohol in the province may soon also have to gear up for higher prices and a dwindling...

Dec 14, 2020, 14:01 ET Distillers Cheer The AGLC for Providing Critical Support for Alberta Hospitality Sector

EDMONTON, AB, Dec. 14, 2020 /CNW/ - Canadian and Albertan distilled spirits manufacturers cheer Alberta Gaming, Liquor & Cannabis' (AGLC) decision to allow licensed on-premise bars and restaurants to ...

Dec 10, 2020, 11:32 ET Spirits Canada Stands With Ontario Restaurants and Bars

TORONTO, Dec. 10, 2020 /CNW/ - Spirits Canada warmly welcomes new Alcohol & Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) alcohol regulations announced by Ontario Attorney General, the Honourable Doug Downey....

Nov 21, 2020, 12:51 ET Spirits Canada Welcomes Progress on Canada - United Kingdom Trade Relationship

TORONTO, Nov. 21, 2020 /CNW/ - Spirits Canada welcomes today's announcement of a Canada – United Kingdom Trade Continuity Agreement (TCA). "It's critical for Canada's agriculture and agri-food...

Apr 28, 2020, 12:56 ET Over One Million Litres of Alcohol for Hand Sanitizers a Month Committed by Canada's Distillers

OTTAWA and TORONTO, April 28, 2020 /CNW/ - Today, the Exchange is pleased to announce that over one million litres of high-grade alcohol per month has been committed by Canada's largest distillers....

Mar 27, 2020, 15:18 ET Hand-Sanitizer Manufacturing Exchange Is Launched

OTTAWA and TORONTO, March 27, 2020 /CNW/ - Cosmetics Alliance Canada, the Canadian Consumer Specialty Products Association and Spirits Canada today launched the Hand-Sanitizer Manufacturing Exchange...

Oct 03, 2019, 08:00 ET Ontario's farmers, workers, and economy rely on real alcohol choice and convenience

TORONTO, Oct. 3, 2019 /CNW/ - Spirits Canada today welcomed new analysis by the Canadian Centre for Economic Analysis (CANCEA), which demonstrates the value of Ontario's distilled spirits...

May 27, 2019, 17:36 ET Spirits Canada Welcomes Ontario Special Liquor Advisor's Report

TORONTO, May 27, 2019 /CNW/ - Spirits Canada today welcomed the release of Mr. Ken Hughes' Report for the Ontario Beverage Alcohol Review: "The Case for Change: Increasing Choice and Expanding...

Mar 18, 2019, 11:02 ET Budget 2019 - Time to Stop the Escalator Tax on Alcohol

TORONTO, March 18, 2019 /CNW/ - Canada's distillers are asking federal Finance Minister Morneau to repeal the job-killing and pocket-picking annual automatic escalator tax on beer, wine and spirits...

Jan 21, 2019, 13:36 ET Spirits Show Strong Growth in Canada in 2018

TORONTO, Jan. 21, 2019 /CNW/ - Spirits sales volumes in Canada increased by 3.2% in 2018, the largest year-over-year increase since 2006, according to Spirits Canada. "Canadian adult consumers...

Dec 17, 2018, 12:00 ET "How the Grits Stole Christmas"

NOT ON MY TAB campaign enlisting Canadian consumers in fight against Liberal government tax hikes on alcohol TORONTO, Dec. 17, 2018 /CNW/ - As Canadians stock up on spirits for the holiday season,...

Sep 12, 2018, 11:00 ET Spirits Canada Launches NOT ON MY TAB Campaign in Toronto

Urgent Call to Repeal Automatic Escalator Tax on Beer, Wine & Spirits Hurting Canadians and Canada TORONTO, Sept. 12, 2018 /CNW/ - Spirits Canada, the sole national association representing Canadian...

Jun 01, 2018, 09:10 ET Ad Standards to Review Consumer Complaints Under Spirits Canada's Code of Responsible Advertising and Marketing

"Industry Self Regulation, It Works When We All Work Together" TORONTO, June 1, 2018 /CNW/ - Spirits Canada is pleased to announce that Ad Standards has been engaged to independently review and...

Mar 20, 2018, 10:30 ET Spirits Canada Launches Fairness for Ontario Spirits Campaign at March Classic 2018

Exclusion at Ontario Grocery Stores Negatively Impacting Distillers and Their Local Supply Chain LONDON, ON, March 20, 2018 /CNW/ - The "Fairness for Ontario Spirits" campaign, aimed at getting...

Feb 15, 2018, 08:44 ET Value of Canadian Spirits Exports Down Over 5%

TORONTO, Feb. 15, 2017 /CNW/ - According to Statistics Canada, the value of Canadian Spirits exported internationally declined 5.1% during calendar 2017 from the previous year. "The March 2017...

Nov 10, 2017, 17:36 ET Spirits Canada Welcomes Progress Made in Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) Negotiations in Viet Nam

TORONTO, Nov. 10, 2017 /CNW/ - Spirits Canada welcomes the significant progress made in Da Nang Viet Nam by the 11 Members of the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) to reach a modern and progressive...

Oct 14, 2017, 20:27 ET Spirits Canada Welcomes Supreme Court Decision to Grant it Intervener Status in R. v Comeau

TORONTO, Oct. 14, 2017 /CNW/ - Spirits Canada welcomes the Supreme Court of Canada's decision to grant it intervener status in R. v Comeau. While the case specifically concerns an individual who was...

Jun 21, 2017, 09:01 ET A toast to Canada's 150th with Canadian spirits!

TORONTO, June 21, 2017 /CNW/ - No doubt, there will be a symphony of cheers on Canada 150. Perhaps, the patriotic toasting will occur under fireworks or beneath the Canadian flag or the boughs of a...

Mar 22, 2017, 18:21 ET Federal Budget a Devastating Blow to Canadian Spirits Manufacturers

TORONTO, March 22, 2017 /CNW/ - "We are absolutely shocked and dismayed that the federal government has decided to saddle Canadian Spirits manufacturers with higher taxes at this time, knowing full...

Mar 07, 2017, 10:40 ET Spirits Canada Response to Ontario Assistance Program for Distillers

TORONTO, March 7, 2017 /CNW/ - Spirits Canada welcomes the Government of Ontario's decision to assist Ontario distillers. Ontario announced a new program to provide eligible distillers up to $4.42...

Nov 28, 2016, 12:24 ET Inter-provincial trade barriers significantly hamper economic growth - so says Spirits Canada CEO

TORONTO, Nov. 28, 2016 /CNW/ - While the alcohol supply chain continues to be siloed within each provinces' borders, alcohol producers and consumers at large are suffering. In an increasingly...

Oct 03, 2016, 07:30 ET Spirits Canada: a Thanksgiving Celebration

TORONTO, Oct. 3, 2016 /CNW/ - The nip of fall in the air means a return to heartier stews, tender pot roasts, root vegetables and warm apple crisp. The harvest season produce – beets, broccoli,...

Jan 29, 2016, 17:30 ET Spirits Canada Welcomes Government Request to Join Colombia WTO Dispute

TORONTO, Jan. 29, 2016 /CNW/ - Spirits Canada strongly supports the Government of Canada's request to join the WTO consultations between the European Union and Colombia regarding discriminatory...

Apr 21, 2015, 14:46 ET Ontario Spirits Industry Response to Clark Panel Initial "Alcohol Recommendations"

TORONTO, April 21, 2015 /CNW/ - Spirits Canada welcomed the initial alcohol reform recommendations by the Premier's Advisory Council on Government Assets and signaled its intention to continue...

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