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Eligibility Requirements for LCBO Product Call Participation Before a product can be considered for inclusion in the LCBO’s diverse portfolio, prospective suppliers must meet specific eligibility criteria. These requirements are designed to ensure that all submissions align with the LCBO’s operational standards and legal obligations within Ontario. Understanding these prerequisites is the foundational step for…
Understanding the LCBO Consignment Program Framework Program Overview and Objectives The LCBO Consignment Program is designed to give Ontarians access to a wider selection of unique products that might not typically be found on regular LCBO store shelves. Essentially, it allows authorized agents to order specific products on behalf of certain suppliers. The LCBO then…
Learn The Rules For Importing Liquor Products into Canada For Resale When foreign liquor manufacturers and their agents look to import alcoholic beverages into Canada for sale, they’ll quickly find that the landscape is quite different from many other markets. Canada’s regulatory framework for alcohol importation is highly centralized and controlled at the provincial and territorial…
Learn the step-by-step process to successfully get your liquor products into the LCBO.
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It depends on the services you provide. Money services businesses register with FINTRAC, and payment service providers performing retail payment activities register with the Bank of Canada under the RPAA. Some businesses need both; we review your model and tell you which apply.
In many cases, yes. A transfer is approved by the provincial regulator and depends on the licence conditions, the premises and the buyer’s eligibility. We handle the filings and coordinate with the other side of the deal.
It depends on the product, its claims and how it is sold. Some products are regulated as drugs or natural health products by Health Canada. We review the product and the sales model and explain what is permitted.
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