A hike in a ‘beer tax’ that could make brews more expensive for Canadians is again being considered by Ottawa after a delay earlier in the year.
Federal beer excise duties are set to increase by 4.7 per cent in April 2024, an increase that could make beer up to 20 cents more expensive for a case of 24, according to CJ Hélie, president of Beer Canada.
Showroom7561 ( @Showroom7561@lemmy.ca ) 6•8 months agoGiven the cost-of-living struggles facing many Canadians, Hélie said many voiced their disapproval.
I find this hilarious.
Anyone worried about the cost-of-living really shouldn’t be wasting money on drugs, alcohol, or smoking.
ThirdWorldOrder ( @ThirdWorldOrder@lemm.ee ) 6•8 months agoBeer is already ridiculously expensive in Canada. As a dual citizen, I always load up in New York before crossing that border. Crazy that they want to hike it more.
The Gay Tramp ( @TheGayTramp@lemmy.ca ) English10•8 months agoA can of beer is going up in price by less than a penny
ThirdWorldOrder ( @ThirdWorldOrder@lemm.ee ) 3•8 months agoLooks like I got taken for a spin. Thanks for info.
pbjamm ( @pbjamm@beehaw.org ) English1•8 months agoA pint at the pub in California was us$8-9 but here in BC it is ca$7.
Buying at the store is a bit more expensive than in California but not significantly when you do the conversion.
Fixbeat ( @Fixbeat@lemmy.ml ) 1•8 months agoBetter switch to liquor.
psvrh ( @psvrh@lemmy.ca ) 3•8 months agoI wonder if beer retailers and producers will increase their prices in hopes of making a little more margin.
After all, it didn’t stop all sorts of companies sneaking above-inflation increases in under the guise of inflation.
FreeBooteR69 ( @FreeBooteR69@kbin.social ) 3•8 months agoGood thing i quit drinking.
tempest ( @tempest@lemmy.ca ) 3•8 months agoDougie promised me a buck a beer rabble rabble rabble