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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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 well that such a decision will lead to more layoffs and plant closures”, said Jan Westcott, President & CEO of Spirits Canada.
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Toronto. March 7, 2017. 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 per litre in financial relief, up to $220,000 per producer.
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NEWS RELEASE – International News
For Immediate Release
CANADA. February 15, 2017
Spirits Canada welcomes the very strong support of the European Parliament for the Canada European Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA).
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