Federal taxes hurting B.C. wineries and craft brewers.

The Canadian Taxpayers Federation opposes annual automatic tax hikes on alcohol, arguing it harms the alcohol industry in British Columbia, already struggling with challenges. The Trudeau government's 2017 tax escalator raises taxes on beer, wine, ciders, and spirits every year without a parliamentary vote. The Federation suggests instead, the government should support small businesses in the alcohol industry, which are crucial employers in the province.

February 19, 2024
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