Provinces Announce Glacial Action to Address National DTC Crisis

I have sometimes told a joke when I am speaking at wine and liquor law events: “there are two speeds for liquor policy change in Canada – glacial and backwards”. Sadly, the current political situation regarding the internal trade barriers for alcohol sales is proving that our provincial politicians regard the “glacial” description as absolutely […] The post Provinces Announce Glacial Action to Address National DTC Crisis first appeared on WineLaw.ca .

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Unaccountability & Canadian Liquor Policy

In the excellent recent book, the Unaccountabillity Machine, the economist Dan Davies argues that large institutions (including government) often produce disastrous systemic results that no one intends (including the institutional participants). Within these institutions, decisions are often dictated by strict policy (often outdated or inappropriate), leaving front line workers to act as human shields … absorbing […] The post Unaccountability & Canadian Liquor Policy first appeared on WineLaw.ca .

Outdated Liquor Laws Are Sinking Canadian Wine

The Canadian wine industry is facing a Titanic-style crisis. Governments at all levels have failed to remove interprovincial trade barriers that restrict the sale and shipment of wine across most provincial borders. The result is a lost opportunity for significant economic growth and mounting financial challenges for many wineries, particularly in British Columbia’s Okanagan Valley. […] The post Outdated Liquor Laws Are Sinking Canadian Wine first appeared on WineLaw.ca .

Digital Innovation in Wine Tourism: How Napa Valley Blends High-Tech with High-Touch Hospitality

While technology increasingly influences every stage of the customer journey, Napa Valley's approach remains distinctly human: using digital tools to enhance, rather than replace, personal relationships and authentic experiences. The post Digital Innovation in Wine Tourism: How Napa Valley Blends High-Tech with High-Touch Hospitality appeared first on Great Wine Capitals .

Provinces Announce Glacial Action to Address National DTC Crisis

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Unaccountability & Canadian Liquor Policy

Outdated Liquor Laws Are Sinking Canadian Wine

Digital Innovation in Wine Tourism: How Napa Valley Blends High-Tech with High-Touch Hospitality