New Brunswick seeks unrestricted alcohol movement across provinces

New Brunswick's Liberal government is planning to make it easier for people to bring alcohol from other provinces. Today, they introduced changes to the Liquor Control Act. These changes will allow residents to buy alcohol directly from select provinces and territories. They will also be able to bring alcohol into New Brunswick without personal limits on how much they can carry. Additionally, local producers will have the ability to sell their products directly to other provinces. Premier Susan Holt mentioned that many people in New Brunswick want access to British Columbia wines, just as those in B.C. enjoy craft beers from New Brunswick. This initiative comes as Canada prepares for more trade challenges. The U.S. government, led by President Donald Trump, plans to impose additional tariffs starting on April 2. These tariffs may have already impacted New Brunswick's budget. The Liberal government is predicting a $549-million deficit for the upcoming fiscal year and has set aside $50 million to address the effects of these tariffs.