Our Impact

 

Our reputation comes from fifty years of success in securing business-friendly policy wins. ABLE BC is your trusted partner, working tirelessly to build a prosperous future for our 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