Nova Scotia selling off remaining U.S. booze inventory, liquor profits dip

CANADA Nova Scotia selling off remaining U.S. booze inventory, liquor profits dip By Rebecca Lau Global News Posted September 23, 2026 3:16 pm 1 min read RELATED: Nova Scotia to sell last of U.S. booze pulled from shelves – Nov 27, 2025 LEAVE A COMMENT SHARE THIS ITEM ON FACEBOOK SHARE THIS ITEM ON X SEND THIS PAGE TO SOMEONE VIA EMAIL SEE MORE SHARING OPTIONS DESCREASE ARTICLE FONT SIZE INCREASE ARTICLE FONT SIZE The Nova Scotia Liquor Corp. (NSLC) says its net income decreased by 6.8 per cent in the first quarter, hitting $62 million, and that it has already sold off the bulk of its American inventory. Total sales from April 1 to June 28 were $219.4 million, which is up by just 0.2 per cent from the same period last year. Beverage alcohol sales were down 1.7 per cent, while cannabis sales were up 11.2 per cent. Alcohol made up more than 83 per cent of NSLC’s total sales. Get breaking Montreal news Get breaking Montreal news delivered to your inbox as it happens so you won't miss a trending story. SIGN UP FOR BREAKING MONTREAL NEWSLETTER GET STARTED BY PROVIDING YOUR EMAIL ADDRESS, YOU HAVE READ AND AGREE TO GLOBAL NEWS' TERMS AND CONDITIONS AND PRIVACY POLICY. During the first quarter, the NSLC sold more than $1.8 million in American products, according to its latest financial results. “The NSLC continues to sell existing U.S. product inventory only and is not importing any additional products made, manufactured or produced in the United States,” the province added in a release. STORY CONTINUES BELOW ADVERTISEMENT The provincial government directed the NSLC to remove all U.S. alcohol from store shelves last spring as part of Nova Scotia’s response to sweeping tariffs brought in by U.S. President Donald Trump. MORE ON CANADA MORE VIDEOS Canadians in Nigeria warned to avoid alcohol amid methanol-related deaths As Trump mulls diesel export ban, what would it mean for Canada? Police watchdog clears officer who tackled Toronto cyclist after ignoring stop sign Canada’s population growth continues its decline, StatCan says The province began selling off its supply of U.S. products in December 2025, an inventory estimated to be worth about $14 million.  An NSLC spokesperson says as of Aug. 17, the Crown corporation had about $1.5 million in U.S. product remaining. — with a file from The Canadian Press  Stick to the Facts Add Global News as a Preferred Source on Google to see more of our stories in your search results. JOURNALISTIC…