Alberta is the best province when it comes to alcohol regulations, beating all other provinces with its liquor licensing policies governing how the drink can be bought and sold. .“Alberta continues to be a liquor policy role model by implementing reforms that make selling alcohol easier for bars and restaurants,” said Restaurants Canada Vice-president, Western Canada Mark von Schellwitz in a Wednesday press release. .The report said Alberta’s grade improved from a B to a B+ after reducing red tape by more than one-third for licensed establishments. .“Alberta cut more than one-third of its total provincial regulatory requirements since 2019,” said Alberta Premier Jason Kenney. .“We are committed to cutting red tape for the province’s bars and restaurants, and once we cut it, we will prevent new red tape from creeping back.”.British Columbia and Nova Scotia tied for second place, earning a B. This was followed by New Brunswick at a B-. .The province receiving the worst grade was Saskatchewan at a C-. .Restaurants Canada said it will continue to work with the Alberta government to improve liquor policy. .“To potentially earn yet another bump in their grade by our next report, Alberta should stay focused on reducing liquor costs for foodservice businesses, continue to cut red tape, and re-introduce a liquor server wage,” said von Schellwitz. .Alberta improved liquor policy in 2020 by making it easier for people to have a drink in the great outdoors. .READ MORE: Cheers! Alberta relaxing laws on public drinking.The Alberta government introduced Bill 2, updating the Gaming, Liquor and Cannabis Act to allow for the open consumption of liquor in all provincial parks..The move allows private parks owners and cities to enable drinking in designated areas without people having to buy food.
