BC Liquor Distribution Branch

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.

BC Liquor Distribution Branch
TypeCrown corporation
IndustryRetail
Founded1921 (1921)
Headquarters
Burnaby, British Columbia
,
Canada
ProductsLiquor and cannabis sales and distribution to both consumers and businesses
OwnerGovernment of British Columbia
Number of employees
4,200
Websitebcldb.com

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

BC Liquor Stores
Main article: BC Liquor Stores

As of October 2018, the BCLDB operates 197 liquor stores.[3]

BC Cannabis Stores
Main article: BC Cannabis Stores

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

References
  1. Colebourn, John (June 14, 2016). "B.C. liquor branch celebrates 95th year". The Vancouver Sun. Retrieved October 19, 2018.
  2. "[BCLDB] Recognized as one of BC's top employers". Eluta.ca. February 22, 2018. Retrieved October 19, 2018.
  3. "Stores — BC Liquor Stores", bcliquorstores.com, retrieved October 19, 2018
  4. "B.C. releases first decisions on cannabis regulation after public engagement". Government of British Columbia. December 5, 2017. Retrieved October 19, 2018.
  5. Eagland, Nick (October 17, 2018). "Inside B.C.'s first legal cannabis store in Kamloops". The Vancouver Sun. Retrieved October 19, 2018.
  6. "Cannabis goes up for sale online as marijuana gets legalized in B.C." The Vancouver Sun. October 17, 2018. Retrieved October 19, 2018.
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