Government revenue from alcohol and cannabis totals $15.5 billion
Federal and provincial governments earned $15.5 billion (+2.5%) from the control and sale of alcohol ($13.6 billion, +0.1%) and recreational cannabis ($1.9 billion, +24.2%) in the fiscal year ending March 31, 2023. This includes net income from provincial liquor and cannabis authorities, excise taxes, retail sales taxes, other specific taxes, and licenses and permits.
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