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Ontario Craft Brewers Welcome new LLCA Licensing Rules
November 16, 2021
The Ontario Craft Brewers (OCB) is applauding the new regulations under the Liquor, Licensing and Control Act, 2019 (LLCA) that contain several new rules to further support craft brewers at this critical time.Ontario Craft Brewers raise a glass to local craft beer in farmers’ markets
March 25, 2021
Allowing the Sale of Craft Beer at Local Farmers’ Market Supports Local Jobs, Enhances consumer choice and convenience.Statement from President of OCB re: letter from U.S Chamber of Commerce
June 5, 2019
Today’s letter from the U.S. Chamber of Commerce only goes to underscore who benefits from the existing sweetheart deal that controls how beer is sold in Ontario.Ontario Craft Brewers toast expanded access to locally-made craft beer
May 27, 2019
The Ontario Craft Brewers (OCB), the voice of craft beer in Ontario, is toasting the introduction of legislation to end the MFA, which will pave the way for greater access to local craft beers and improve choice and convenience for…Opinion: Expanding access to craft beer worth cheering
May 15, 2019
It is time Ontario catches up with the rest of the world and creates an alcohol retail system that provides real choice and convenience for consumers, and fairness for all brewers.Canadian Craft Brewers Association–Association des Microbrasseries Canadiennes is announced
May 3, 2019
A new organization representing over 700 craft breweries from every province and territory in Canada is being announced.Ontario budget good news for craft beer lovers
April 11, 2019
The Ontario Craft Brewers (OCB), the voice of craft brewing in Ontario, is applauding today's provincial budget as good news for craft beer lovers and the locally-owned breweries.PCs pushing ahead with alcohol review to sell beer in corner stores
March 23, 2019
It's been a long time coming, but it seems like beer in corner stores will finally be in our future.How an Elmira company helped Beau’s brewery save 396k litres of beer per year
March 7, 2019
The Elmira-based Enviro-Stewards recently helped an Ottawa brewery reclaim $700,000 worth of beer that they were pouring down the drain.Can Ontario Craft Brewers tap into the cannabis drink market?
February 8, 2019
Could a taste for pot-infused drinks mean Canadians sip less beer? With an October deadline for legalizing cannabis-infused drinks and food, brewers aren't taking any chances.Government funding for new employees
November 15, 2018
Good news for aspiring brewery employees! The Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada Career Focus program will contribute 50% up to $14,000 towards employing a graduate of a Canadian university, college, CEGEP or provincially certified program.