As you may have seen, the Ministry of Attorney General recently announced that work is now underway on an independent review of LDB’s distribution centre.
Liquor agents in British Columbia can now purchase liquor for their industry tasting events at wholesale prices and can use any excess liquor at subsequent industry tasting events or charity events. https://news.gov.bc.ca/releases/2019AG0014-000270
These changes will result in additional premium products available to B.C. consumers, while reducing costs and waste associated with offering sample products at tasting events.
From the Government of Canada: Department of Finance: Notice of intent to impose countermeasures action against the United States in response to tariffs on Canadian steel and aluminum products.