Crafted with care in Ontario by Ontarians.
Learn more about Ontario-Made Ready-to-Drink products
Growing local businesses.
The Ontario Craft RTD Association is a group of Ontario-owned small businesses advocating to government and trade partners on issues important to our sector including fair market access, expanding retail opportunities and lower taxes. We are committed to using real, locally distilled spirits in our artisanal canned cocktails and seltzers that are made for Ontarians, by Ontarians.
Supporting our communities.
Collectively we employ more than 1,000 people in communities across the province including Toronto, London, Huron County, Muskoka, Niagara, Hamilton, and Barrie. We’ve invested heavily in our bricks-and-mortar facilities and in growing our market in Ontario. We believe in producing innovative, quality products, crafted with care in Ontario by Ontario-owned companies.
Our craft producers.
What we’re fighting for.
We applaud the Ontario government’s decision to expand retail opportunities for RTD producers in grocery and convenience stores and supporting local producers by mandating a 20% shelf space for craft RTD. To ensure Ontario-Made businesses can grow we’re advocating for:
A clear definition for “Small RTD” products that recognizes the investments of Ontario-owned bricks-and-mortar craft producers.
A new markup and tax rate for craft RTD products in line with similar small producer rates in other craft categories.
Expanding LCBO supports and shelf space for local craft RTD producers, including evolving the existing LCBO Incubator Program into a permanent craft category and dedicated programing for craft RTD producers.