Chamber Applauds the Province’s Decision to Defer Beer Tax Increase for Two Years

(TORONTO– February 9, 2024) – Today, the Ontario Chamber of Commerce’s (OCC) President and CEO, Daniel Tisch, released the following statement in reaction to the Government of Ontario’s announcement to defer its annual automatic beer tax:

“The Ontario Chamber of Commerce applauds the provincial government’s decision to defer the automatic beer escalator tax increase for two years. As a steadfast advocate for this policy, we are grateful to see the government provide much-needed stability for breweries and the hospitality sector as they continue to recover from the pandemic and grow.”

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About the Ontario Chamber of Commerce
The Ontario Chamber of Commerce (OCC) is the indispensable partner of business and Canada’s largest, most influential provincial chamber. It is an independent, non-profit advocacy and member services organization representing a diverse network of 60,000 members. The OCC’s mission is to convene, align and advance the interests of its members through principled policy work, value-added business services and broad engagement to drive competitiveness and economic growth in the province.

For more information, please contact:
Andrea Carmona
Manager of Public Affairs
Ontario Chamber of Commerce
andreacarmona@occ.ca | Mobile: (647) 234-0255