Canada DTC Miracle? The Devil is in the Details
Yesterday (March 5th), the federal government issued a first ministers’…
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Tariff War’s Effect on U.S. Wine in Canada
This morning, the Trump administration announced that it will proceed with blanket…
Alberta Hikes Wine Markups – Prices to Increase April 1st.
Yesterday, the Alberta Gaming, Liquor and Cannabis Commission (AGLC) announced that…
DTC Canada: Let’s Relegate Comeau to the Trash Can
The last couple of weeks have been tumultuous for Canada with on again/off again…
Anti-Alcohol Nonsense Part 3: Make Your Own Choices
There continues to be a great deal of media coverage of anti-alcohol advocates…
Are the Surgeon General’s Alcohol Risk Calculations Correct?
Last week, the U.S. Surgeon General issued an advisory entitled “Alcohol and…
Anti-Alcohol Nonsense Part 2: Don’t Listen to Biased Sources
There continues to be a great deal of media coverage of anti-alcohol advocates…
3 Reasons to Ignore Anti-Alcohol Nonsense: #1 – Only Pay Attention to Good Science
There continues to be a great deal of media coverage of anti-alcohol advocates…
AIDV Webinar – Importing Grapes/Juice
In mid-September, AIDV Canada will be holding a webinar that focuses on the…
2024 Wine Law Conference in April – Toronto
The 2024 AIDV Canada wine law conference and annual general meeting will be held…
Crisis Hits the BC Wine Industry
I have been involved professionally in the BC wine industry since 2008. Since that…
Don’t Let Anti-Alcohol Grinches Ruin Your Holidays
As the holiday season approaches, most wine lovers will look forward to…
Canada’s Drinking Guidelines Have NOT Changed
The mainstream and industry media continues to report that Canada’s “low risk…
Canadian Alliance for Responsible Drinking Launches to Provide Sensible Info on Alcohol/Health…
The Canadian Alliance for Responsible Drinking (CARD) has officially launched to…
Global Wine Law Experts Coming to the Okanagan
It\’s been a tough year in the Okanagan for multiple reasons (winter freeze,…
BC Extends TESA Authorizations until End of 2024
In news that will provide relief to many BC liquor licensees, the BC LCRB announced…
Get the Inside Scoop on Opening a Winery
Ever dreamed of owning a winery? Join AIDV Canada on January 17th for this…
Are You Still Making Money Selling Your Wine?
Recent substantial increases in the input costs for producing wine have caused…
BC Wine Industry Report Spring 2022
An updated and expanded version of our BC Wine Industry Report for 2022 has now been…
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