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A 25,000-worker strike at BC’s liquor and cannabis agencies ended Oct. 26, halting supplies and disrupting businesses.
A strike by about 25,000 public service workers at British Columbia’s liquor and cannabis distribution agencies ended on October 26, 2025, after a tentative agreement was reached.
The strike, one of the province’s longest, disrupted supply chains for businesses, prompting concerns over closures and an uptick in illegal sales.
Operations resumed on October 27 with 24/7 shifts to clear backlogged orders.
BC Cannabis Wholesale canceled orders from September 22 to October 27, requiring reordering, and imposed temporary quantity limits.
Industry leaders hope full recovery within three to four weeks, though earlier estimates suggested up to four months.
The Liquor Distribution Branch urged patience as services normalize.
Una huelga de 25.000 trabajadores en las agencias de licor y cannabis de BC terminó el 26 de octubre, deteniendo los suministros e interrumpiendo los negocios.