Quebec’s Brewing Industry: Assessing the economic impacts and fiscal challenges

Like most major activity sectors, Quebec’s brewing industry has gradually become global. The concentration of well-known brands in the hands of a few key players has resulted in new commercial realities. At the same time, Quebec has set itself apart by the fact that its microbreweries have multiplied, thus diversifying the brewery industry. Economic pressures and market maturity have brought this industry to a crossroads. Does it have a future in Quebec? Or will it gradually decline, as many of Quebec’s manufacturing sectors have done? This briefing discusses the industry’s economic impacts and the challenges it faces, as well as the regulatory realities it must deal with in the globalized context.