Import News & Industry Updates

Increasing the flow of wine among Québec, Ontario and British Columbia

Mon, 2016-07-25 12:03

The governments of Québec, Ontario and British Columbia will work together to ensure consumers have greater choice, convenience and expanded access to wines produced in their provinces.

Click here to read the full article from BC Government NEWS

BC wineries to benefit from Interprovincial Trade Agreement

Mon, 2016-07-25 11:55

British Columbia’s new interprovincial trade agreement with Ontario and Quebec will cut red tape for B.C. wineries and increase market access for the world renowned wines produced throughout the province.

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Anthony Gismondi: Why shut out the rest of the world? Vancouver Sun wine columnist Anthony Gismondi

Mon, 2016-07-25 11:53

Vancouver Sun wine columnist Anthony Gismondi

"WHY SHUT OUT THE REST OF THE WORLD?: ........Nobody has a problem supporting local wines and giving them a break (although sales, prices and profits would suggest they are doing just fine), but why is government and its wholesale and retail liquor arms shutting out the rest of the world’s wine with punitive taxes and sad-sack distribution tactics such as confining restaurant purchases to government retail stores?"

LCLB Policy Directive 16-08: Prohibition on Inducements

Fri, 2016-04-01 12:27

Policy Directive 16-08 is to remind industry of the Liquor Control and Licensing Act prohibition on inducements.

To view this policy directive follow this link: http://www.pssg.gov.bc.ca/lclb/docs-forms/policy-directive-2016-08.pdf

LCLB Policy Directive 16-4: New minimum liquor prices at all retail stores

Tue, 2016-02-23 19:02

Policy Directive 16-04 announces new minimum liquor prices in Licensee Retail Stores (LRS), Wine Stores and Manufacturer On-site stores. The same policies will apply to BC Liquor Stores (i.e. LDB stores) and Rural Agency Stores. These prices will come into effect May 1, 2016.

To view this policy directive follow this link:  http://www.pssg.gov.bc.ca/lclb/docs-forms/policy-directive-2016-04.pdf

Liquor Control and Licensing Branch