Industry Groups Call for Alberta to Drop New Wine Tax

Alberta's markup of wine prices has not been well-received by some in the wine and hospitality industries.

The change, which took effect April 1 last year, saw the Alberta Gaming, Liquor and Cannabis Commission introduce a flat fee of 15 cents per 750 ml bottle of wine, with additional fees on top depending on the bottle's value.

Stakeholders from Alberta and British Columbia have formed a coalition advocating for the tax to be repealed, pointing to declining wine sales and rising costs faced by local businesses.

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