Small businesses make up 98% of all business in B.C. and employ over one million people.

In 2013, the Province undertook the Liquor Policy Review, one of the largest public engagements in B.C.’s history focussed on bringing liquor laws into the 21st century.

Over the past five years, craft beer sales in British Columbia have almost tripled

For the ninth consecutive year, the BC Liquor Distribution Branch (LDB) celebrates being named to an exclusive list of the province’s best employers.

Red Tape Reduction is about improving services for British Columbians and making it easier for people to interact with their government.

To celebrate the second annual Red Tape Reduction Day, the Province is highlighting the elimination of over 1,000 regulatory requirements and showcasing progress on more than 200 red-tape reduction initiatives.

A new, larger location offering increased efficiencies, modern technology and an improved working environment has been chosen for the Liquor Distribution Branch’s (LDB) Lower Mainland warehouse.

Three new agreements involving eight local governments have been reached in the Kootenays, allowing small businesses to operate in multiple jurisdictions with a single business licence – cutting red tape while freeing up time and money.