Alberta resumes buying U.S. alcohol, months after pause meant to fight tariffs

Alberta lifts ban on American liquor imports — but local demand for U.S. booze isn't the same

AGLC is now permitted to import American liquor, but the prevailing buy-Canadian sentiment coupled with 25 per cent tariffs means there may not be much demand for U.S. booze among importers and consumers anytime soon.

‘To say that our American sales fell off a cliff would not be an exaggeration:’ Calgary wine store owner

Sales of American booze have “fallen off a cliff” for one Calgary wine store owner, but luckily for the Kensington Wine Market, it’s a pretty shallow cliff.

Alberta gives U.S. liquor imports thumbs-up

AGLC now allowing U.S. booze imports at the directive of province

Alberta buying U.S. alcohol again, months after pause meant to fight tariffs

In April, the province paused its policy around procurement from U.S. companies.

Canadian liquor sales flourish in Edmonton as U.S. products return to shelves

Distributors can resume U.S. liquor product sales, but Edmonton retailers say consumer preference may have already moved on.