Legal loophole/tax-avoidance scheme hurts California growers. California, Washington and Oregon are out of the wine business in Canada. They were taken off the shelves because of President Trump's trade war. Yet becuase of a series of past trade agreements, more than fifty million gallons of quote, "Canadian wine" is shipped into the U.S. each year that isn't made with grapes -- it's made with grain alcohol at a cost of $1.08 a gallon.

Corby Spirit and Wine Limited's Board of Directors announced today that, effective January 1, 2026, Florence Tresarrieu has been appointed as President and Chief Executive Officer of Corby, succeeding Nicolas Krantz, who will take on new responsibilities within the Pernod Ricard Group.

Officials in the province of Ontario have said the ad, which protests Trump's tariff policy, will be pulled from the airwaves next week; however, Trump said in a social media post that given the ad was played during Game 1 of the World Series game Friday night, he is increasing duties on Canadian goods.

A proposed bill would put tobacco-style labels on alcohol. Yesterday, senators listened to four leading witnesses speak in favor of the bill. What's happening in Ottawa could set the tone for global labelling battles.

Canadian-British wine journalist, award-winning author, and global influencer Liz Palmer has been honoured with the Best Wine Tourism Communication Award at the internationally recognized Iter Vitis Awards, part of the Council of Europe's Cultural Routes Programme. The ITER VITIS Conference, held last week in Thessaloniki, Greece, brought together leading global experts, institutions, and regional representatives to explore how wine tourism can drive sustainable, inclusive, and innovative growth across Europe.

This year, two of the most respected European producer groups, the Consorzio Vino Nobile di Montepulciano and the Associazione Produttori Olivicoli Toscani (APOT), are sharing their story through the European Union--funded campaign Savor Quality from Europe. The campaign celebrates craftsmanship, authenticity, and sustainability by connecting Canadians with the winemakers and olive growers who represent the heart of European culture.

It's about $14 million of American product in storage, which is defined as goods made, manufactured and/or produced in the U.S. - (some of it RTDs that are expiring).

A coalition of six of the province's largest liquor, wine and cannabis industry associations came together to plead with the BCGEU to return to work.

Air Canada is betting that the goodwill generated by free drinks will translate into increased customer loyalty and satisfaction.

The Senate is studying Bill S-202, a revival of legislation Brazeau sponsored in the last Parliament. The previous bill died on the order paper when the spring election was called.