Resources & Links
Associations
Ontario Craft Brewers: Provincial association representing Ontario’s craft breweries.
Ontario Craft Cider Association: Provincial association representing Ontario’s cider producers.
Ontario Craft Distillers Association: Provincial association representing Ontario’s spirits producers.
Northern Ontario Brewers Alliance
Guides
Starting a Craft Brewery in Ontario | Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs
Provincial Programs and Information
Beer Manufacturers/Microbrewers and Brands List – Ontario Ministry of Finance
Beer and Wine Tax Rates – Ontario Ministry of Finance
Federal Regulations, Acts and Information
Canadian Brewery Industry Overview – Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada
Brewery Regulations (C.R.C., c. 565) – Department of Justice
Excise Act (R.S.C., 1985, c. E-14) – Department of Justice
Food and Drug Regulations (C.R.C., c. 870)
Consumer Packaging and Labelling Act (C-38)
Consumer Packaging and Labelling Regulations (C.R.C., c. 417)
CFIA: Food Labelling for Industry
CFIA: Food Labelling for Consumers
Agriculture
Ontario Hop Growers Association (OHGA): Not-for-profit association of hop growers, families and enthusiasts who are interested in supporting the growth of the hop industry in Ontario.
Growing Hops in Ontario [Ontario Ministry of Agriculture and Food]
Ontario Ministry of Agriculture and Food
Ontario Agriculture: Advancing agriculture and networking in Ontario.
Ontario Federation of Agricultre: Canada’s largest voluntary farm organization representing the interest of Ontario farm families.
Sustain Ontario: Province-wide, cross-sectoral alliance that promotes healthy food and farming.
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