Overview
- Manitoba, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island, and Newfoundland & Labrador are selling U.S. liquor inventories and directing net proceeds to food banks and community groups.
- Prince Edward Island put U.S. products back on shelves on December 11 with an anticipated C$600,000 in profits, and Nova Scotia tied a C$14 million inventory to a C$4 million upfront payment to food-access organizations.
- Newfoundland & Labrador made a C$500,000 upfront donation with a total contribution expected up to C$1 million, and Manitoba estimates about C$500,000 in net revenue for charities.
- Ontario’s LCBO says U.S. alcohol remains off shelves and in storage until further notice as options are reviewed, with roughly C$80 million in inventory drawing calls from Ontario Liberals to sell and donate the proceeds.
- Responses vary across Canada as Alberta and Saskatchewan resumed purchasing and distribution of U.S. products, several provinces sell down existing stock, and U.S. spirits exports to Canada fell about 85% in Q2 2025.