Ottawa may miss its own direct-to-consumer alcohol sales deadline: CFIB
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Article Excerpt
Time is running out for the federal government to meet its deadline for allowing direct-to-consumer alcohol sales across Canada. The service is only available in two provinces so far, after nearly all provinces and territories agreed to do the same by the end of May 2026. Direct-to-consumer sales means that customers can order alcohol products directly from businesses like breweries, wineries and distillers within their own province and from other provinces and territories for delivery. But with just a few days left in the month, the Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB) says ther…
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May 25, 2026