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Bill C-267

44th Parl. 1st Sess.
March 31, 2022
An Act to amend the Excise Act (non-alcoholic beer)
  • Summary: The bill, known as Bill C-267, is an amendment to the Excise Act and aims to eliminate excise duties on non-alcoholic beer or malt liquor that contains 0.5% or less absolute ethyl alcohol by volume. The purpose of this amendment is to remove taxes on these types of beverages.
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SteelmanSpren in Favour

  • A steelman argument in favor of Bill C-267, An Act to amend the Excise Act (non-alcoholic beer), could be as follows: The enactment of Bill C-267 is a positive step that promotes consumer choice and supports the growth of the non-alcoholic beer industry in Canada. By abolishing duties of excise on beer or malt liquor containing not more than 0.5% absolute ethyl alcohol by volume, this bill recognizes the increasing demand for non-alcoholic beverages and encourages the production and sale of these products. One of the main benefits of non-alcoholic beer is that it provides an alternative for individuals who want to enjoy the taste and social experience of beer without consuming alcohol. Whether due to personal preference, health reasons, or the desire to refrain from alcohol altogether, many people are seeking non-alcoholic options. The current excise duties on non-alcoholic beer create a barrier for both manufacturers and consumers.

SteelmanSpren Against

  • Steelman argument opposing Bill C-267: One possible steelman argument against Bill C-267 is that maintaining duties on non-alcoholic beer is necessary for the government to collect revenue and fund essential services and programs. Excise duties on alcoholic beverages, including non-alcoholic beer, are an important source of revenue for the government. By abolishing these duties, the government would be foregoing a significant amount of revenue that could be used to support public services such as healthcare, education, and infrastructure projects. Furthermore, it could be argued that non-alcoholic beer is a niche market and that consumers who choose to consume non-alcoholic beer should be willing to pay excise duties just like consumers of regular beer. The cost of exempting non-alcoholic beer from excise duties would have to be borne by the general public through other means such as increased taxes or reduced funding for public servi
House First Reading
  • March 31, 2022, 10 a.m.
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