March 24, 2025 –– Beer Canada welcomes the Government of Saskatchewan’s decision to direct the SLGA to reinstate access to the full range of proudly Canadian-brewed beer for ordering by the province’s beer retailers and licensed bars and restaurants.
This decision ensures policy consistency with other provinces by focusing beverage alcohol market access restrictions on products made in the United States in retaliation for unjustified American tariffs on Canada. This policy shift immediately reinstates the sale and distribution of Canadian-produced beer brands, benefiting Saskatchewan’s distributors, retailers, hospitality businesses, barley farmers, and Canadian brewers across the country.
“In the face of foreign threats to Canada’s economy it is essential that we work together as a true Team Canada supporting fellow Canadian businesses, workers and farmers, in every province and territory” said CJ Hélie, President of Beer Canada. “Canadian brewers are proud to be a true Canadian industry, with 88% of all beer consumed in Canada made here in Canadian breweries, by Canadian workers, using local ingredients including Saskatchewan barley,” he added.
Beer Canada continues to advocate for policies that support a thriving, competitive, and fair beer market across the country.
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