2020 Conference Presentations

The 2020 AIDV Canadian Chapter Conference was a strong first-year success, with engaged attendees (a mix of lawyers and wine industry professionals from across the country).  Thanks to all speakers, whose practical and pragmatic presentations moved us a long way toward having the conference reflect the national scope of AIDV Canada.  Presentation slides may be found linked below:

National Wine Policy Update
Mark Hicken, Vintage Law Group

Running a Liquor Agency (Importer/Distributor) in Canada
Brian Berry, Revelry Imports, Vancouver; President, Import Vinters & Spirits Association &
Matt Thirlwell, Vintage West, Vancouver.

Liquor & Cannabis Regulation Branch Successful Compliance Program
Randy G Brown, Provincial Manager, Liquor Manufacturing Unit Compliance & Enforcement Division, Wineries-Brewers-Distiller-Agents

Litigation and Case Law Update
Shea Coulston, McMillan LLP, Vancouver

Geographical Indication Update
Ekaterina Tsimberis, Smart & Biggar, Montreal

Selling a B.C. Winery – Lessons from Recent Transactions
Al Hudec, Farris LLP, Vancouver

International Trade Update
Chris Wilson, Norton Rose Fulbright, Vancouver &
Allison Boulton, International Trade Advisor, Aslin Canada, Vancouver

Liquor & Cannabis Licensing Issues
Bert Hick, Rising Tide Consultants, Vancouver