Farris Associate Megan O’Neill recently authored an article called ‘Alberta DTC Shipping: One Step Forward; Two Steps Back’. The article discusses Alberta’s new tax structure on BC wine shipments, effective April 1, 2025, significantly raises fees, negating the benefits of a recent DTC shipping agreement. The progressive tax makes BC wines as costly as those sold through Alberta’s wholesale system, likely deterring wineries. This move contradicts Premier Danielle Smith’s support for open wine trade and undermines broader interprovincial free trade efforts. For a full copy of the article, click here.

Megan is a solicitor in Farris’ corporate commercial group. She practices in a wide range of areas and specializes in the liquor and hospitality industries.