The Canadian Vintners Association has changed its name to Wine Growers Canada, to better reflect the value-add agriculture, agri-food and growth opportunities of this dynamic industry. Additionally, at the 53rd Annual General Meeting, the national association welcomed Kelly Brown, Senior Vice President Legal & Corporate Affairs at Arterra Wines Canada, as the first female chair of the national … Read more
The Canadian Vintners Association announced the winners of the 2019 Canadian Wine Industry Awards which recognize individuals, organizations and businesses that have gone above and beyond to support and enhance the wine industry in Canada. Call 613-462-7080.
The Canadian Vintners Association welcomed Budget 2019’s commitment to removing the federal requirement that alcohol moving from one province to another be sold or consigned to a provincial liquor authority. “We strongly welcome the government’s commitment to initiate consultations on removing interprovincial barriers which currently restrict winery-to-consumer delivery,” said Dan Paszkowski, CVA President. “Budget 2019 sends a … Read more
The Canadian Vintners Association welcomed the announcement at the First Ministers’ Meeting, that consultations will be undertaken with industry and consumers to develop ways to facilitate the sale of alcoholic beverages. “Canada’s wine industry is growing in BC, Ontario, Quebec and Nova Scotia, with up-and-coming wine regions in New Brunswick and PEI,” said Dan Paszkowski, President … Read more
The Canadian Vintners Association expressed disappointment with the Supreme Court of Canada’s ruling on Her Majesty the Queen v. Gerard Comeau. “We respect the Court’s ruling but are disappointed at this missed opportunity to remove interprovincial trade restrictions,” said Dan Paszkowski, President and CEO of the CVA. “Removing restrictions would have opened the door to … Read more
The Canadian Vintners Association applauds the Canadian Food Inspection Agency Blended in Canada Wine Labelling Consultation report, which supports new wine label requirements for wine bottled and blended in Canada. “The support of Minister MacAulay and the Canadian Food Inspection Agency are greatly appreciated,” said Dan Paszkowski, President and CEO of the Canadian Vintners Association. The … Read more
Nearly all Canadians (87 per cent) believe that consumers should be permitted to order wine for delivery to their home from any Canadian winery located in any province, according to a Gandalf Group poll commissioned by the Canadian Vintners Association. “The results reflect what we have heard from Canadians across the country. As a national association … Read more
The Canadian Vintners Association welcomes the announcement that the Supreme Court of Canada has agreed to hear a Crown appeal of a New Brunswick ruling related to the movement of alcohol across provincial boundaries. Dan Paszkowski, President and CEO of the Canadian Vintners Association said, “Direct delivery as a sales channel is critical to our smaller … Read more
The Canadian Vintners Association congratulates Innovation, Science and Economic Development Minister Navdeep Bains (Mississauga-Malton, Ont.) and the federal government on the signing of the Canada Free Trade Agreement and welcomes the announcement of a beverage alcohol working group dedicated to addressing regulatory differences impeding trade, a commitment to work to align regulations, and establishing a … Read more
Donald Triggs and Shirley-Ann George have been named winners of this year’s Canadian Wine Industry Awards. The awards, sponsored by the Canadian Vintners Association (CVA), are a focal point for the industry to celebrate the success and outstanding commitment in Canada’s grape wine industry. The full release is available online. Call 613-716-2736.
