Policy Priorities
ABLE BC is the only organization that fights for your interests. Your membership ensures we can continue to do so.
our current policy priorities are listed below.
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1 km rule
Maintain the 1 km distance rule between liquor stores in perpetuity and extend to all categories of liquor retailers.
differentiate liquor retail
Protect the differentiation between liquor retailers and the ability of Liquor Primaries and Food Primaries to sell alcohol with takeaway and delivery meals.
LDB WHOLESALE
Continue our work with LDB Wholesale to improve service and delivery and advocate to allow wholesale customers greater flexibility on where they can purchase products.
CLEAR ADVICE
Offer clear advice on complex public health issues, such as vaccine passports, mandating employee vaccinations, and restoring consumer confidence.
licensee-to-licensee sales
Permit licensee sales, allowing private liquor retailers to sell products directly to hospitality customers.
LABOUR
Tackle our industry’s growing labour crisis, which is handcuffing thousands of businesses.
modernize liquor licensing
Continue our work with the LCRB to modernize liquor licensing applications, so the process is faster, simpler, and more transparent.
RURAL AGENCY STORES
Protecting the distinction between the Rural Agency Store and Licensee Retail Store license types.
vital support
Extend and enhance vital government support programs, including the emergency rent subsidy and wage subsidy.
stabilize insurance
Stabilize skyrocketing insurance premiums, particularly for our Liquor Primary and Nightclub members.
permanent patios
Streamline municipal and provincial processes for making temporary patios permanent.
CLEAR ADVICE
Offer clear advice on complex public health issues, such as vaccine passports, mandating employee vaccinations, and restoring consumer confidence.
public health orders
Continue to work with the Provincial Health Officer to amend and clarify public orders, and safely and logically reopen our industry.
LABOUR
Tackle our industry’s growing labour crisis, which is handcuffing thousands of businesses.
delivery fees
Make the food delivery fee cap of 15% permanent and work with suppliers on more sustainable fees.
modernize liquor licensing
Continue our work with the LCRB to modernize liquor licensing applications, so the process is faster, simpler, and more transparent.