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Canada plans to sell stockpiled US alcohol and use proceeds for food banks and charities.
PEI will restart selling US liquor on December 11, estimating about C$600,000 for island charities.
Newfoundland and Labrador prepaid for 60 food banks, aiming to raise up to C$1 million.
Manitoba and Nova Scotia plan net revenue allocations to food banks, charities, and First Nations groups.
Ontario has no immediate restocking plans and US alcohol will remain off shelves for now.
Alberta continues importing and selling American booze despite broader restrictions elsewhere.
US exporters saw an 85% drop in Canada in Q2 2025 amid tariff tensions.
Officials say the move helps address waste and supports community needs during the holidays.
provincial variation shows no uniform approach to handling stockpiles across Canada.

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Several Canadian provinces are selling their stockpiled US alcohol and donating the proceeds to food banks and charities ahead of the holidays.
Prince Edward Island plans to restock stores on December 11 and expects about C$600,000 in profits to support island food programs.
Newfoundland and Labrador prepaid $500,000 to food banks ahead of liquor sales to assist thousands of people.
Manitoba aims to channel about C$500,000 in net revenue from sales to food banks, holiday charities, and First Nations advocacy groups.
Nova Scotia provides a $4 million upfront payment to food-access groups, with recovery as $14 million in liquor is sold.
Ontario keeps US alcohol off shelves and in storage as officials explore options for the inventory.
Alberta signaled renewed trade openness in June by lifting restrictions on US alcohol purchases from American companies.
The broader US-Canada tariff dispute continues to shape provincial decisions on stockpiled alcohol.
US spirits exports to Canada plunged 85% in early 2025, underscoring the revenue impact on American distillers.
Officials emphasize the programs aim to prevent waste and support communities during the holidays.

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