Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre, on his official Facebook Page, Photography By John Lehmann
OTTAWA — Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre and MP Dan Albas say they are introducing legislation aimed at allowing alcohol to be shipped across provincial borders through the national postal system.
The proposed bill, introduced Tuesday in the House of Commons of Canada, would amend rules governing Canada Post to permit the delivery of beer, wine and spirits directly to consumers in different provinces.
Current regulations generally limit shipments of alcoholic beverages through the postal system to within a single province.
Albas, the Conservative shadow minister for transport, said the proposal is intended to reduce barriers to internal trade and allow Canadian producers to reach customers nationwide through direct shipping.
Poilievre said the measure is also intended to expand domestic trade among Canadian producers and consumers.
Industry representatives also expressed support for the proposal.
Jasmin Guénette of the Canadian Federation of Independent Business said allowing interprovincial shipments could help small and medium-sized producers reach new customers across the country.
The legislation builds on previous Conservative proposals aimed at easing restrictions on shipping alcohol between provinces.
Internal trade barriers have been a longstanding issue in Canada, where provincial regulations often limit the sale and distribution of alcohol across provincial boundaries.
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