PROTECT BC CRAFT BEER

BC’s craft beer scene is under threat. Here’s why we need to act NOW.

The BC Craft Brewers Guild warned that up to 15% of its members could face closure in 2024, and the crisis continues into 2025. While 20 craft breweries have already closed their doors forever, 6,000 local jobs hang in the balance.

The problem? Your tax dollars are working against you.

• $9 million in taxpayer rebates flow to foreign-owned beer giants every year.
• Meanwhile, BC craft breweries get penalized for success with escalating tax rates.
• Corporate breweries? They pay flat rates no matter how big they get.

This isn’t just about beer – it’s about:
• Supporting local jobs and communities.
• Keeping your tax dollars working for BC.
• Protecting small businesses that define our neighborhoods.

Ready to make a difference? Tell your MLA: Stop subsidizing foreign conglomerates. Support local craft brewers.