Statement

Ensure liquor, cannabis, wine, and beer regulation supports economic development. Move regulation into the Ministry of Economic Development and work with industry on economic-development and job-creation strategies, while maintaining common-sense regulation and consumer safety, particularly for youth.

Overview

Remove craft beverage and retail regulation from public safety/enforcement oversight to treat it as an economic sector.

Sources

• Ready to DELIVER - Lorne Doerkson's Plan for a STRONGER BC / 2026 (Page 28) (opens in a new tab) Source

  Page 28 (Main Street and small business will have a voice again): Ensure liquor, cannabis, wine, and beer regulation supports economic development. Move regulation into the Ministry of Economic Development and work with industry on economic-development and job-creation strategies, while maintaining common-sense regulation and consumer safety, particularly for youth.