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Canadian liquor sales fell 1.6% in 2025 due to health concerns, affordability, and shifting social norms, especially among youth.
Statistics Canada data shows a 1.6% decline in liquor store sales in 2025, the fourth straight year of falling volume despite a 1.6% price increase.
Experts attribute the drop to growing health awareness, affordability concerns, and shifting social norms, especially among younger adults who are reducing home drinking and opting for alcohol-free social events.
Public health warnings from organizations like the WHO and Health Canada are cited as key drivers, marking a health-focused decline unlike past moral or legal prohibitions.
Meanwhile, recreational cannabis sales rose 6.1% to $5.5 billion in 2024/2025, reflecting broader consumer behavior changes.
Some analysts suggest the alcohol industry may face long-term decline, similar to tobacco and asbestos.
Las ventas canadienses de licor cayeron un 1,6% en 2025 debido a preocupaciones de salud, asequibilidad y normas sociales cambiantes, especialmente entre los jóvenes.