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Geneva, 9 July 2019 – Spirits producers and producer organisations from across the world joined forces today in Geneva for the formal creation of the World Spirits Alliance (WSA), an international trade association dedicated to representing the views and interests of the spirits sector at the international level. Following many years of successful cooperation, members decided to set up a dedicated, formal organisation to act as the common global voice for the distilled spirits sector.
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Toronto, May 27, 2019. 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 Opportunity in Ontario’s Alcohol Sector”.

Ontario Spirits manufacturers strongly concur with many of Mr. Hughes conclusions, including that competition leads to healthier markets, that the private sector has just as deep an interest in social responsibility as everyone else and that Ontario is ready for bold reforms.
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Toronto, January 21, 2019. 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 demonstrated their great enthusiasm last year for Spirits, Spirits Cocktails and Spirits-based beverages”, stated Jan Westcott, President & CEO of Spirits Canada.

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Urgent Call to Repeal Automatic Escalator Tax on Beer, Wine & Spirits Hurting Canadians and Canada

TORONTO, ON – September 12, 2018 – Spirits Canada, the sole national association representing Canadian distillers, launched the NOT ON MY TAB campaign this morning in Toronto’s historic Distillery District. The campaign seeks to repeal automatic annual increases in excise taxes on spirits, beer and wine imposed by the federal Liberal government.
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LOUISVILLE, Ky. – Executives with the world’s top whiskey associations today called upon global leaders to engage in timely dialogue that results in the prompt removal of recent tariffs between long-time friends
and allies, particularly those imposed on spirits exports.
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For Immediate Release
OTTAWA (June 26, 2018) – The Canadian Centre on Substance Use and Addiction (CCSA) released a study estimating the cost of substance use to Canadian society. The $1.4 million study, funded by Health Canada, fails to discuss some of the positive trends that are a direct result of industry, government and NGOs working toward reducing harmful drinking and fostering a culture of moderation across Canada..
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“Industry Self Regulation, It Works When We All Work Together”
TORONTO, ON, June 1, 2018. Spirits Canada is pleased to announce that Ad Standards has been engaged to independently review and report on complaints filed under the Association’s “Code of Responsible Advertising and Marketing”.
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March 16, 2018. Spirits Canada and Ontario’s distillers warmly welcome the extension of sales and service “by-the-glass” to Ontario spirits manufacturers.

Previously restricted to breweries and wineries, an amendment this week to Ontario Liquor Licence Act Regulation 719 “Licenses to sell Liquor” now provides equal opportunity for spirits manufacturers.
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Canada. February 15, 2018. According to Statistics Canada, the value of Canadian Spirits exported internationally declined 5.1% during calendar 2017 from the previous
year.
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Canada. October 14, 2107. 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 prosecuted after bringing alcohol across a provincial boundary, it may have much broader implications on interprovincial trade.
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