Nova Scotia Liquor Corporation

Nova Scotia Liquor Corporation
Crown corporation
Industry Retail (Department & Discount)
Founded May 1, 1930
Headquarters Halifax, Nova Scotia
Products Beverage alcohol, cannabis (selected outlets)
Revenue Increase approx: $239.2 Million CAD
Website http://www.myNSLC.com

The Nova Scotia Liquor Corporation (NSLC) controls alcoholic beverages in Nova Scotia, Canada, and, starting 17 October 2018, cannabis. It is the sole distributor and runs all retail outlets (106 across the province) selling alcohol except for four private wine specialty shops and, in rural areas where there is not an NSLC location, 23 private "agency" liquor stores.

Important dates

  • 1 May 1930: created through the Liquor Control Act as the Nova Scotia Liquor Commission.
  • 1946: responsibility for licensing sites selling alcolholic beverages (e.g. bars and restaurants) transferred to the Tavern Licence Committee (now named Liquor License Board).
  • 1995: the Gaming Control Act made NSLC part of the Alcohol and Gaming Authority.
  • 2001: was changed from a Commission to a Crown corporation and renamed the Nova Scotia Liquor Corporation.
  • 17 October 2018: the Nova Scotia Liquor Corporation will become the only authorized retailer of cannabis in Nova Scotia, following the legalization of cannabis in Canada.
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