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Canada extended alcohol excise relief, but that does not guarantee cheaper beer and wine

Canada extended its two per cent cap on annual alcohol excise-duty increases for another two years starting April 1, 2026. The move should limit one source of future price pressure, but shoppers should not assume it will produce clear price cuts at the store.

Rohan MehtaApr 19, 20262 min read

Money decisions, banking shifts, and the forces behind them.Read story

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