How much tax revenue does the federal and provincial governments collect from the sale of distilled spirits?
A. In 1996, the federal government collected $679 million in tax revenue on distilled spirits all across Canada. (This includes excise duty, import duty and Goods and Services Tax). During the same year, provincial governments across Canada collected more than 1.8 billion in tax revenue. (Includes markups, miscellaneous levies and retail sales taxes).
