The Canadian Vintners Association announced for the past 84 years, the federal Importation of Intoxicating Liquors Act (1928) which has kept wine enthusiasts from their favourite Canadian wine has officially been amended with the Royal Assent of Bill C-311, An Act to amend the Importation of Intoxicating Liquors Act (interprovincial importation of wine for personal … Read more
The Canadian Vintners Association said it was optimistic Bill C-311, An Act to amend the Importation of Intoxicating Liquors Act (interprovincial importation of wine for personal use), will pass through the Senate in time for summer. Members of Parliament officially passed the bill in the House of Commons. Once the bill is approved in the … Read more
The Canadian Vintners Association supports the launch of Canada’s free trade negotiations with Japan announced on March 25, 2012, by Prime Minister Stephen Harper (Calgary Southwest, AB). The association said the negotiations have the potential to provide Canada’s wine industry with an opportunity to enhance market access for Canada's wine products into the third largest … Read more
