Bail reform, equalization payments on the agenda
Premier David Eby heads into the annual meeting of Canadian premiers on Monday with a long to-do list — everything from brokering the end of a liquor dispute with Alberta, to pushing for another round of bail reform.
B.C. is ready to jump into Newfoundland and Labrador Premier Andrew Furey court challenge of the program, said Eby. The wine dispute between the two provinces is now in its sixth month. Alberta in January refused to stock B.C. wineries that were selling crates of wine directly to Alberta consumers, saying they were avoiding the regular $3.91 per bottle tax they’d otherwise have to pay for a sale in an Alberta liquor store.
“That was their initial position, but we’ve moved past that,” said Eby, who is now negotiating directly with Alberta Premier Danielle Smith.Eby said he also wants to hammer out some details with Smith over transporting hydrogen by rail between the provinces, including safeguards and indemnities. Eby has been a heavy backer of hydrogen as an alternative clean fuel source, saying B.C. is well-positioned to lead in that sector.
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