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Feds should halt tax hike for Canadian brewers amid pandemic

While there may have been a momentary uptick in beer sales in March, brewers now find themselves entering what are traditionally the busiest months of the year with patios shutdown, and the cancellation of concerts, sporting events and other social gatherings that typically drive beer sales.

Opinion
BY LUKE CHAPMAN
April 20, 2020

Opinion | BY LUKE CHAPMAN | April 20, 2020

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Feds should halt tax hike for Canadian brewers amid pandemic

While there may have been a momentary uptick in beer sales in March, brewers now find themselves entering what are traditionally the busiest months of the year with patios shutdown, and the cancellation of concerts, sporting events and other social gatherings that typically drive beer sales.

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