Control and Sale of Alcoholic Beverages in Canada

Summary of changes

Activity on this program started: 1920

Reference period of change - fiscal year ending March 31, 2023

Instrument design - In 2023, a fifth beverage category was added to the questionnaire - Non-alcoholic Beverages.

Reference period of change - fiscal year ending March 31, 2022

Instrument design - In 2022, a fourth section was added to the questionnaire - Sales within province/territory by type of cannabis product. A fifth section was also added - Cannabis finances.

Reference period of change - fiscal year ending March 31, 2015

Instrument design - In 2015, a fourth beverage category was added to the questionnaire - Ciders, Coolers, and Other Refreshment Beverages. The Beer category was updated to include four sub-categories: Light Beer, Regular Beer, Strong Beer, and Beer not elsewhere classified.
The retail outlets section was expanded to provide more classification options for the respondents.

Reference period of change - fiscal year ending March 31, 2014

Revisions and seasonal adjustment - The program underwent a significant revision. Data were revised back to 2004-05 with the implementation of the new questionnaire and new data outputs. Data for a 10 year period were revised where applicable to conform to the new concepts and to correct for any errors. Previous outputs were terminated and new series started.