It\u0027s no April Fool\u0027s joke: The Trudeau government is intent on hiking the booze tax next week, despite calls to do away with the increase.
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The planned hike in the alcohol excise duty is the biggest in over four decades, a 6.3% jump, effective April 1.Start planning for your weekend with expert recommendations from our team of writers on what to cook, where to dine, and the perfect wine pairing delivered straight to your inbox on Thursday at noon.By clicking on the sign up button you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc.
The tax hike has drawn fire from the beer and hospitality industries and others. A majority of MPs recently voted for a non-binding motion which calls on the “government to cancel its April 1, 2023 tax increase on beer, wine and spirits.”
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