Canadian Beer Day is Tomorrow! Raise a Glass to Celebrate Canada’s Most Iconic Drink and its Positive Social and Economic Impact Across the Country
Toronto, ON – October 8, 2024 – Tomorrow marks the 6th annual Canadian Beer Day, a nationwide celebration of Canada’s most iconic beverage, its workers in our breweries and across our value-added supply chain. From coast to coast, Canadians will come together in person or on social to toast the social, cultural, and economic contributions of beer in communities large and small.
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88% of the beer consumed in Canada is brewed here at home.
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Canada’s 1,320 breweries directly employ 23,000 Canadians and supports 149,000 jobs across the country, spanning industries such as restaurants, hospitality, tourism, agriculture, and transportation. The beer sector plays a vital role in Canada’s economy and the livelihoods of many Canadians.
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The beer industry contributes over $13.6 billion annually to the economy.
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Nearly 50% of the price of beer in Canada is made up of taxes, the highest beer tax rate in the G7.
ABOUT BEER CANADA
Beer Canada is the sole national inclusive voice advocating on behalf of Canadian brewers of all sizes and regions and Canadian beer consumers.
Beer Canada’s member companies brew 90% of all beer consumed by Canadians annually. The production, distribution and sale of beer supports 149,000 Canadian jobs, generates $13.6 billion in Gross Domestic Product and $5.7 billion in government tax revenues.
