Government of Ontario

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...

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 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...

Beer Legislation Beer Retailing

Union & Lobby Groups Respond to Ontario Government Plan to End Agreement With Beer Store

CBNMay 28, 2019May 28, 2019

TORONTO, ON – Following on yesterday's announcement that the Ontario Government has tabled a bill to scrap the Master Framework Agreement (MFA) between the province and The Beer Store, and a subsequent threat of legal action from...

Beer Legislation Beer Retailing

The Beer Store to Challenge Ontario Government Plans to End Master Framework Agreement

CBNMay 27, 2019May 27, 2019

TORONTO, ON – Following quickly on the Ontario Government announcement earlier today that it is planning to scrap the Master Framework Agreement (MFA) between the province and The Beer Store, the latter has responded...

Beer Legislation Beer Retailing

Ontario Government Tables Bill to End Master Framework Agreement With Beer Store

CBNMay 27, 2019May 27, 2019

TORONTO, ON – The Ontario Government has tabled a bill to scrap the Master Framework Agreement (MFA) between the province and The Beer Store, a move that is being touted as a big step...

Beer Legislation Beer Retailing

Ontario Government Budget for 2019 Promises More “Choice & Convenience” for Beer Consumers

CBNApril 11, 2019April 11, 2019

TORONTO, ON - The Ontario Government has released its 2019 Budget, and as was expected, several changes to alcohol legislation in the province are being promised. A number of changes related to beer...

Brewery News

Lake of the Woods Brewing Receives $1 Million Government Funding for Expansion

CBNApril 1, 2019April 1, 2019

KENORA, ON – Lake of the Woods Brewing has received funding of $1 million from the Ontario Government that will be put toward expanding its business and hiring more local residents. Announced last...

Beer Legislation Beer Retailing

Ontario Government Planning Corner Store Beer Sales, May Face Legal Penalties

CBNMarch 29, 2019March 28, 2019

TORONTO, ON - The Ontario Government is planning to expand the retail availability of beer and wine in the province, but may have to pay a hefty price to do...

Beer Retailing

Cool Brewing Limiting “Buck-a-Beer” Pricing for Cool Lager to Long Weekends

CBNJanuary 30, 2019January 30, 2019

TORONTO, ON – Cool Brewing has announced that the "Buck-a-Beer" pricing it introduced last summer for its flagship Cool Lager will no longer be offered on an ongoing basis, and will be limited to holiday...