Our Impact
ABLE BC has a history of successful advocacy for BC’s private cannabis and liquor industries.
Since our founding in 1975 as the Neighbourhood Pub Owners Association (rebranded as the Alliance of Beverage Licensees in 2004), we have been at the centre of every significant policy conversation impacting our members.
We succeed by building lasting relationships with all levels of government and fostering partnerships across complementary industries.
Our recent policy wins are listed below. Visit our advocacy page to learn more about our policy priorities.
Retail Wins
Extended the moratorium on new licensees to 2032
Allow private liquor retailers to sell to Special Event Permit holders
Ensured liquor retail was declared an essential service during the pandemic
Permanently extended liquor store opening hours
Liquor Primary Wins
Secured permanent wholesale pricing for hospitality customers
Permanently allow liquor sales, including cocktails, with takeaway and delivery meals
Removed Provincial Health Officer restrictions on liquor service hours
Secured $200 million of direct financial support for your businesses
learn more about our advocacy work
Our COVID-19
Advocacy
COVID-19 is the greatest challenge of our generation. The global pandemic has changed everything - and our industry will be impacted for years to come.
Since the start of the pandemic, ABLE BC has been working hard every single day to advocate for your interests, protect your businesses, and help ensure the survival of our industry.
We have a long road of recovery ahead, but ABLE BC is not going anywhere. No matter what happens next, please know we will always be in your corner, fighting on your behalf. But to continue our work, we need your support—now more than ever.
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june 2020
“This is monumental. Hospitality wholesale pricing will help thousands of neighbourhood pubs and restaurants walk back from the brink of bankruptcy and give them a legitimate chance at surviving the COVID-19 crisis.”
-Jeff Guignard, ABLE BC Executive Director
Global News / Read Full Article
Our Team
ABLE BC is governed by an elected Board of 12 regionally-based Directors and employs a full-time Executive Director and staff at our downtown Vancouver office.
Join Today
The challenges of recent years have dramatically impacted your businesses. ABLE BC has felt these effects too. Our success is tied to your success.
We need each other now more than ever. Join the fight and become a member today. Without your support, we can’t advocate on your behalf.
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