Industry Updates

Canada Beer Cup: Judging Postponed

In consideration of measures recently announced by the Ontario government to curb the spread of COVID-19 we have reluctantly decided to postpone the competition. The judging of Canada’s best beers will be rescheduled as soon as public health concerns allow.

Craft Beer Industry Launches New National Beer Competition

The “Canada Beer Cup” Features Original Style Categories, International Judges

The Canadian Craft Brewers Association is taking steps to elevate the international profile of Canadian craft beer with a new competition for Canada’s independent craft brewers. The competition will present awards in 70 distinct and original style categories developed by Stephen Beaumont, beer writer and author, and internationally recognized as Canada’s foremost authority on beer. Out of all the winning beers one will be selected by the judges as “best in show”, and the submitting brewery will be awarded the Canada Beer Cup trophy. 

CCBA Submits 2022 Budget Proposal to House Finance Committee

Written for the pre-budget consultations

The CCBA government relations committee submitted four recommendations to the House Finance Committee.

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CCBA Plans Industry-Wide Survey to Assess Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Priorities

First Step in a Comprehensive DEI Program Being Developed with Industry Experts

In June the CCBA will release an industry-wide employee survey to help us understand the state of diversity, inclusivity and equity in craft beer. The survey will be anonymous, and results will guide us in developing education and resources for member breweries. The survey is the first step in a comprehensive DEI program being developed by the CCBA in cooperation with subject matter experts in Canada and the U.S.

“The best way to solve a problem is to first understand exactly what it looks like,” said Steve Beauchesne, Chair of the Anti-Discrimination and Inclusion Committee of the CCBA. “The survey is designed to develop a baseline of understanding that will inform our committee’s future actions”.

To help launch the survey, the CCBA will host an educational webinar for member breweries in early June. Further details to follow.

CCBA Publishes List of Recommended Anti-Discrimination and Anti-Racism Resources

Includes articles, books, and videos on the subject of racism, discrimination, diversity and equity

The Inclusion and Anti-Discrimination Committee of the CCBA has published its initial list of recommended resources to assist craft breweries across Canada in addressing and combating all forms of discrimination and racism.

“This is the first phase in the rollout of a comprehensive program,” said Steve Beauchesne, chair of the committee. “We see this as a long-term effort to make craft beer more inclusive and welcoming to those who are marginalized and underrepresented in our industry.” 

CCBA Inclusion & Anti-Discrimination Committee Begins Its Work

Goal is to reduce discrimination against all marginalized or discriminated-against persons in craft beer

The Inclusion and Anti-Discrimination Committee is a committee of the CCBA devoted to reducing discrimination against Black, Indigenous, POC, LGBTQ, Women, Asian Canadians, Disabled and other marginalized or discriminated-against persons. The committee was formed in the spring of 2020 in response to the Black Lives Movement.

Open Letter to Members of Parliament Regarding the State of the Canadian Craft Brewing Industry

Lettre ouverte aux députés concernant l’état de l’industrie du microbrasseries canadiennes

Includes results of Survey #1 – Effects of COVID-19 completed by craft breweries in every province and territory in Canada during the period April 15 – April 21, 2020. / Comprend les résultats du premier sondage sur les effets de COVID-19, complété par des microbrasseries canadiennes dans chaque province et chaque territoire au cours de la période du 15 au 21 avril, 2020.

Advocacy in Ottawa

Défense des intérêts de l’AMBC

A compilation of CCBA lobbying efforts to federal government elected officials and public service departments in support of craft breweries across Canada.