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May 15, 2026
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Beer, alcohol sales falling amid consumer strain and shifting priorities
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Beer, alcohol sales falling amid consumer strain and shifting priorities
By Ariel Rabinovitch Global News
Posted May 15, 2026 1:28 pm
5 min read
New data shows Canadians are buying less alcohol, marking the largest annual drop in beer, wine and spirits sales in the last two decades. Statistics Canada numbers indicate sales fell 1.6 per cent to $25.8 billion in the 2024-25 fiscal year. Katherine Ward has this story and more in Health Matters for March 9, 2026. – Mar 9, 2026
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