Beer Canada is urging the Government of Canada to take immediate action to prevent the unintended consequences of a nearly 5% federal beer tax hike scheduled for April 1, 2024.
The delayed tabling of the 2024 Budget until April 16 leaves no opportunity for Parliament to review or intervene before the tax increase takes effect.
CJ Hélie, President of Beer Canada, highlighted the urgency of the situation, saying, “The inflexible automatic increase on beer taxes is set to proceed without giving Parliament a chance to weigh in. We believe the majority of MPs from all parties support either a freeze or a cap on beer …