B.C. wineries can once again ship their wines directly to Albertans after the two governments announced an agreement yesterday.
In January, Alberta Gaming, Liquor and Cannabis told B.C. wineries to stop shipping their wines to homes across the border “to protect the interests of Alberta retailers and liquor agents.”
The move was made because the agency which regulates the sale of wine in Alberta believed wineries in B.C. were allowing consumers in Alberta to order wine directly, rather than buying it in stores.
According to a release from the B.C. government, the two provinces have now agreed to once again allow B.C. wineries to ship directly to Alberta, “reopening a vital sales and tourism channel.”
Alberta says the new memorandum of understanding ensures B.C. wineries “pay their fair share of fees from liquor sales in Alberta.”
The MOU will last one year and will be evaluated by both governments.
– Kyle Moore, Trending 55 Newsroom
