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Brewers are disappointed that the 2019 Budget does nothing to stop taxes on beer, wine and spirits from going up yet again. Federal excise tax on all beverage alcohol products will automatically go up on April 1, the third increase in just 2 years. Budget 2019 fails to repeal the rigid and unfair escalator tax on Canadians.  

Beer Canada has launched the Responsible Advertising and Marketing Code, a new statement of principles and best practices that demonstrate our members continued commitment to responsibility.

Beer Canada opposes any beer tax increase in New Brunswick. None of the political parties mentioned raising beer taxes during the recent election campaign.

Beer Canada today congratulates the Ford government on its decisive action to stop Ontario's automatically escalating beer tax and help beer drinkers.

The Government of Canada’s announcement that most beer cans imported from the U.S. will no longer be subject to retaliatory tariffs is welcome news for brewers and beer drinkers across Canada.

At the first ministers’ meeting, positive signals were announced that steps will be taken to consider ways to reduce the barriers that are currently in place in regards to the interprovincial trade of beer, wine and spirits.  Beer Canada, the voice of the people who brew our nation’s beers, welcomes the news that barriers related to beverage alcohol will be a priority going forward.

The Government of Canada’s Fall Economic Statement contains positive changes for the beer industry including a commitment to complete the modernization of the Beer Standard under Canada’s Food and Drug Regulations. Yet it misses the opportunity to make life more affordable for Canada’s middle class and fix a growing competitive disadvantage for domestic brewers.

Canadians know that beer taxes are significant as “beer drinkers crying in their suds as taxes go up” is a frequent feature of media budget summaries, but they might be surprised to know just how much tax they pay and how those taxes compare to those paid by U.S. consumers.

This past October, Tracy travelled to Bavaria for the trip of a lifetime with the Pink Boots Society, a non-profit organization whose mission is to promote the advancement of women in the beer industry. 

50 years ago Canada celebrated with Expo 67. Duncan Cowie, brewing student, reflects on how Beer Canada was involved.

Duncan Cowie, brewing student, reflects on Expo 67 and how Canada's beer scene has changed in the last 50 years.

In light of Canada's 150th birthday, test your knowledge and take our beer in Canada history and trivia challenge. Happy Canada Day!