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.
The consultation will explore expanding "place of origin" trademark protections on alcohol products, industrial products and some crafts with a special focus on Indigenous knowledge.
The Independent Convenience Stores Alliance (ICSA) calls on governments to expand adult access to federally regulated smoking cessation products through Canada's convenience stores for World No Tobacco Day.
With the May deadline approaching, the Canadian Federation of Independent Business says there has been little progress in interprovincial alcohol shipping reforms.
