An Act to prohibit the promotion of alcoholic beverages
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At a glance
The bill aims to prohibit the promotion of alcoholic beverages in Canada. It proposes restrictions on the advertising and marketing of alcoholic products to reduce their consumption.
Detailed summary
Bill S-203 primarily aims to prohibit any form of promotion of alcoholic beverages in Canada. This prohibition would apply to advertising, marketing, and any other form of commercial communication intended to encourage alcohol consumption.
The main provisions include strict restrictions on television, radio, and online advertisements for alcoholic beverages. The bill also outlines penalties for companies that fail to comply with these new rules, ensuring strict enforcement.
No specific laws are mentioned as being amended by this bill, but it could impact existing regulations concerning advertising and alcohol consumption.
The individuals and entities affected by this bill include producers and distributors of alcoholic beverages, advertising agencies, and media platforms that broadcast advertisements.
Legislative progress
Senate
- First readingMay 28, 2025
- Second readingIn progress
- Third readingUpcoming
House of Commons
- First readingUpcoming
- Second readingUpcoming
- Consideration in committeeUpcoming
- Report stageUpcoming
- Third readingUpcoming
- Royal assentUpcoming
Recent debates
Official source: ourcommons.ca