July 16, 2024
On June 7, 2024, the BC Liquor & Cannabis Regulation Branch (LCRB) updated Liquor Agent license Terms and Conditions, allowing Agents to solicit, receive or take […]
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June 20, 2024
On May 17, 2024, BCLDB Wholesale (BC Liquor Distribution Branch) announced upcoming changes to its “Cannabis Age of Inventory” policies. The update aims to improve product […]
June 14, 2024
On June 5, 2024, Bank of Canada announced a key interest rate cut – the first BOC rate cut since March 2, 2022 – lowering the […]
May 27, 2024
The no/low alcohol drinks market, a category that has seen strong growth for the past several years, will continue to grow in 2024 and beyond, though […]
May 18, 2024
Canada’s food service and alcohol industries are breathing a collective sigh of relief as the Federal Government announced a freeze on the alcohol excise tax which […]
April 11, 2024
The Liquor & Cannabis Regulation Branch (LCRB) has announced several positive changes to BC liquor manufacturer licensing terms. LCRB bulletins 24-02, 24-03 and 24-04 reduce many […]
March 19, 2024
In January, Canada’s CPI was 2.9% – the first time in seven months that the rate was below 3%. The rate of CPI increase also slowed […]
March 12, 2024
On February 14, 2024, LCRB announced in Bulletin 24-01 that Cannabis Retail Stores (CRS) and Producer Retail Stores (PRS) may promote places to consume cannabis. These […]
February 20, 2024
While it’s legal for BC winery licensees to sell wine directly to Alberta consumers, Alberta Gaming and Liquor Commission (AGLC) recently sent a letter to all […]