A senior federal government source told National Post that an “openness” to change existing regulations comes amid pressures from certain provinces as well as the convenience store industry.
Distilleries and spirit makers are likely to be the hardest hit among Canadian alcohol producers as the United States proposes a broad ban on Canadian booze starting later this month.
Canada Border Services Agency officers intercepted over $13.8M in contraband tobacco and nicotine at Southern Ontario borders, pushing year-to-date totals past $52M.
Canada’s new counter-tariffs on U.S. goods are triggering a fresh round of trade tensions. While the impact at the checkout isn’t immediate, retail experts warn that price hikes are on the horizon.