March 2022: Tied House Survey

The Liquor Control and Licensing Act currently permits a Tied House arrangement between a liquor manufacturer – brewery, winery, or distillery – and a maximum of three of its own offsite establishments. For example: A brewery can sell its products into a maximum of three licensed establishments that are under the same ownership as the brewery.

We feel that this is an issue the government should revisit. We believe they should remove the current maximum of three establishments, as it is unlikely any on-premise consumption establishments would want to sell product from only one manufacturer. But we want to hear from you. Is this a policy you would like to see changed?
1.Are you familiar with the Tied House policy in BC?
2.Do you want to see this policy changed to remove the current maximum of three owned establishments a manufacturer can sell to?
3.Please explain why you DO or DO NOT want to see a change in tied house policy.
4.Which of the following best describes your business?
5.What region is your business in?