BC Liquor Distribution Branch
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| Company type | Crown corporation |
|---|---|
| Industry | Retail |
| Founded | 1921 |
| Headquarters | , Canada |
| Products | Liquor and cannabis sales and distribution to both consumers and businesses |
| Owner | Government of British Columbia |
Number of employees | 4,200 |
| Website | bcldb.com |
The BC Liquor Distribution Branch (BCLDB) is the governmental body responsible for distributing alcohol and cannabis products in the province of British Columbia, Canada. The BCLDB operates under the Ministry of Finance and was established in 1921.[1] The BCLDB head office is located in Burnaby, with distribution centres in Delta and Kamloops.
The BCLDB is the only organization allowed to purchase, import, and distribute alcoholic beverages in British Columbia. They employ more than 4,200 people,[2] and operate over 230 liquor and cannabis stores (as of March 2023) under the BC Liquor Stores and BC Cannabis Stores names, found all across the province. The other governmental body which is responsible for regulating and monitoring the industry is the Liquor and Cannabis Regulation Branch (LCRB).
Retail
[edit]BC Liquor Stores
[edit]As of October 2018, the BCLDB operates 197 liquor stores.[3]
BC Cannabis Stores
[edit]On December 5, 2017, the BC provincial government determined that the BC Liquor Distribution Branch would be the sole distributor of non-medical cannabis.[4] On October 17, 2018, the day that the Cannabis Act took effect, the first cannabis store opened in Kamloops.[5] An online store also operates allowing consumers to purchase cannabis products online which is delivered by mail.[6]
See also
[edit]- Société des alcools du Québec
- Liquor Control Board of Ontario
- Alberta Gaming and Liquor Commission
- Saskatchewan Liquor and Gaming Authority
- Manitoba Liquor Control Commission
References
[edit]- ^ Colebourn, John (June 14, 2016). "B.C. liquor branch celebrates 95th year". The Vancouver Sun. Retrieved October 19, 2018.
- ^ "[BCLDB] Recognized as one of BC's top employers". Eluta.ca. February 22, 2018. Retrieved October 19, 2018.
- ^ "Stores — BC Liquor Stores", bcliquorstores.com, retrieved October 19, 2018
- ^ "B.C. releases first decisions on cannabis regulation after public engagement". Government of British Columbia. December 5, 2017. Retrieved October 19, 2018.
- ^ Eagland, Nick (October 17, 2018). "Inside B.C.'s first legal cannabis store in Kamloops". The Vancouver Sun. Retrieved October 19, 2018.
- ^ "Cannabis goes up for sale online as marijuana gets legalized in B.C." The Vancouver Sun. October 17, 2018. Retrieved October 19, 2018.