Nine premiers agree to remove interprovincial barriers on alcohol sales

Premiers from nine provinces across Canada announced Tuesday that they’re removing significant barriers to interprovincial sales of alcohol.

The deal states that provincial rules will be modified to allow brewers and distillers to sell alcohol directly to consumers, regardless of jurisdiction.

As a result, a number of trade barriers will be knocked down across the country.

Interprovincial direct-to-consumer sales of alcohol have traditionally been strictly regulated through bilateral agreements or outright prohibitions.

In June 2025, all 10 provinces and the Yukon signed a memorandum committing to open their boundaries to direct-to-consumer sales by May.

Prior to Tuesday’s announcement, Manitoba and New Brunswick opened to out-of-province products.

At this time, the premiers of the Yukon, the Northwest Territories and Nunavut haven’t signed the deal. According to a statement released by those who did sign, Quebec and the Yukon may join in the near future.

Excluding British Columbia, the trade system is effective immediately. Officials from the west coast province say they need more time to get their regulations in place. They are aiming for no later than February 2027.

This new deal between the provinces comes after U.S. President Donald Trump announced his place to hit Canada with steep tariffs on beer, wine and spirits.

With files from The Canadian Press

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