Beer Legislation

British Columbia Taprooms and Brewpubs Allowed to Reopen Today

CBNMay 19, 2020May 19, 2020

VICTORIA, BC – With the second stage of British Columbia's COVID-19 economic relaunch going into effect today (May 19th), breweries in most of the province are now allowed to reopen their...

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New Brunswick Craft Alcohol Makers Now Allowed to Sell Each Other’s Products

CBNMay 19, 2020May 18, 2020

FREDERICTON, NB - A new pilot program announced by the ANBL will give craft breweries and other alcohol producers in New Brunswick the freedom to sell each other's products for the...

Beer Legislation

Alberta Brewery Taprooms and Brewpubs Allowed to Reopen Today

CBNMay 14, 2020May 14, 2020

EDMONTON, AB - With the first stage of Alberta's COVID-19 economic relaunch going into effect today (May 14th), breweries in most of the province are now allowed to reopen to...

Beer Legislation Beer Retailing

Ontario Government Loosens Alcohol Sales Rules Due to COVID-19

CBNMarch 26, 2020March 26, 2020

TORONTO, ON - In response to the ongoing COIVD-19 crisis, the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) has announced several changes to alcohol sales legislation in the province. Effectively immediately,...

Beer Legislation

Alberta Government Wins Appeal Against $2 Million Payment to Great Western & Steam Whistle, But Can’t Reinstate Brewery Rebate Program

CBNDecember 4, 2019December 4, 2019

CALGARY, AB – CBC News reports that the Government of Alberta has logged both a win and a loss in the latest - and likely final - ruling in a four-year legal battle over beer markup...

Beer Legislation

Newfoundland & Labrador Raises Interprovincial Alcohol Importation Limits for Individuals

CBNNovember 25, 2019November 24, 2019

ST. JOHN’S, NL – The Government of Newfoundland and Labrador has raised the limit on the amount of beer and other alcoholic beverages that individuals are allowed to bring home for personal consumption...

Beer Legislation

Ontario Government Planning Several Changes to Alcohol Legislation

CBNOctober 29, 2019October 29, 2019

TORONTO, ON – The Ontario Government has announced the introduction of a new omnibus bill that includes several proposed changes to alcohol legislation in the province. The Better for People, Smarter for Business...

Beer Legislation

Alberta Adjusting Small Brewer Markup Schedule to Include More Breweries

CBNAugust 22, 2019August 22, 2019

CALGARY, AB – The Government of Alberta has announced that its retail markup schedule for small breweries is being adjusted to allow some larger breweries to also benefit from reduced markups on their...

Beer Legislation

B.C. Government Lifts Interprovincial Alcohol Importation Limits for Individuals

CBNJuly 22, 2019July 21, 2019

VICTORIA, BC – The Government of British Columbia has announced that it has removed the limit on the amount of beer and other alcoholic beverages that individuals are allowed to bring home from...

Beer Legislation Beer Retailing

Ontario Government Passes Bill to End Agreement With The Beer Store, Announces Initial Plans to Expand Retail Sales

CBNJune 6, 2019June 6, 2019

TORONTO, ON – In its final day of sitting before starting a 5-month recess, the Ontario Government today passed a bill introduced last week to scrap the Master Framework Agreement (MFA) between the province and The...