Import News & Industry Updates

LDB Penalty Schedule Consultation

Tue, 2017-12-12 17:03

Memo from LDB: Penalty Schedule Consultation
The B.C. Liquor Control and Licensing Branch is requesting your participation in the Penalty Schedule Review. Comments will be accepted until Friday, January 19th, 2018. You may email your comments to lclb.lclb@gov.bc.ca or snail mail your comments to:
     Penalty Schedule Consultation
     Policy, Planning and Communications
     Liquor Control and Licensing Branch
     PO Box 9292 Stn Prov Govt, Victoria, BC V8W 9J8

AGLC appoints new President and CEO Alain Maisonneuve

Tue, 2017-12-12 17:01

AGLC's new President & CEO
  It is my pleasure to announce that, effective immediately, Alain Maisonneuve is the AGLC’s new President and Chief Executive Officer for a 5 year term.  
  Alain has over 30 years of experience and industry knowledge, is committed to responsible liquor and gaming practices, and embodies the forward focused leadership style that is required to support the growth of the gaming and liquor industries.  www.aglc.ca
Gael MacLeod MBA, CTAJ, ICD.D,
AGLC Board Chair, Office of the Board

LDB Appointed wholesaler for legalized Cannabis in 2018

Tue, 2017-12-12 17:00

LDB appointed wholesaler for legalized Cannabis in 2018
 The LDB has been appointed the non-medical cannabis wholesaler for the province.  

The official press release can be read here: https://news.gov.bc.ca/releases/2017PSSG0077-002017

AGLC warehouse on track for 2018

Tue, 2017-12-12 16:57

AGLC warehouse building on-track for 2018
Click here to read the October 2017 story in the St, Albert Gazette

BC NDP appoints Mark Hicken as Liquor Policy Advisor

Tue, 2017-11-07 12:06

Government has retained Mark Hicken, a long-time wine industry lawyer and expert, as a liquor policy advisor to liaise with industry stakeholders and provide recommendations to government on ways to support B.C.’s industry.

Reporting through the Ministry of Attorney General, Hicken will lead outreach to B.C.’s beer, wine and spirits stakeholders, including the manufacturing, retail and hospitality sectors, to gather input on areas of interest.