Alberta, BC Agree on Digital Warehouse for Inter-Provincial Wine Sales

Published on July 16, 2024

Alberta and British Columbia have settled a six-month trade dispute over wine sales between the provinces by agreeing on a virtual marketplace for their products. The battle began in January after Alberta Gaming, Liquor and Cannabis (AGLC) sent letters to B.C. winemakers indicating they were not allowed to sell directly to customers. AGLC said it was banning inbound shipments from wineries unless the producers agreed to stop shipping directly to consumers. It said the move was to maintain the integrity of Alberta’s liquor model and to protect retailers and liquor agents in the province. On July 16 Alberta Premier Danielle Smith and B.C. Premier David Eby announced they had signed a memorandum of understanding that will permit wine producers in each province to sell directly to consumers....

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