It\u0027s no April Fool\u0027s joke: The Trudeau government is intent on hiking the booze tax next week, despite calls to do away with the increase.
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The planned hike in the alcohol excise duty is the biggest in over four decades, a 6.3% jump, effective April 1.From our newsroom to your inbox at noon, the latest headlines, stories, opinion and photos from the Toronto Sun.By clicking on the sign up button you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc. You may unsubscribe any time by clicking on the unsubscribe link at the bottom of our emails or any newsletter. Postmedia Network Inc.
The tax hike has drawn fire from the beer and hospitality industries and others. A majority of MPs recently voted for a non-binding motion which calls on the “government to cancel its April 1, 2023 tax increase on beer, wine and spirits.”
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