Minister Freeland should take a walk in beer industry workers’ shoes

The finance minister should cancel the largest beer tax increase in 40 years, and at the same time, preserve Canadian jobs and support middle-class families.

The federal beer tax is scheduled to increase by 4.7 per cent on April 1, making life even less affordable for Canadians, writes union president Gaurav Sharma.Unsplash photograph by Meritt Thomas

Opinion

BY GAURAV SHARMA

March 7, 2024

For many, sharing a beer with friends is a simple pleasure: kicking back, relaxing, and celebrating with friends and loved ones. So, it’s more than a little ironic that the thousands of Canadians who make, sell, and deliver beer are facing uncertainties about their livelih...

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