"I think a lot of members of the industry were a bit dejected with that announcement because it's another example of how spirits have been excluded from financial policy," said Adam Brierley, general manager at SFR Distillery in Ottawa's Kanata neighbourhood.
"The HST holiday or GST holiday should just be across the board. Why make it piecemeal and bits and pieces of stuff?" Criswick asked, reflecting on the selective nature of the exemption.
"They're promoting quality products that they want people to sip, savour and enjoy," remarking on industry efforts to change perceptions surrounding high-alcohol spirits.
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