Bill Detail
An Act to amend the Food and Drugs Act (warning label on alcoholic beverages)
This enactment amends the Food and Drugs Act to require a warning label on alcoholic beverages.
✦ AI Summary
Bill S-202 proposes to add a requirement for warning labels on alcoholic beverages sold in Canada. These labels would inform consumers about the health risks associated with alcohol consumption, specifically highlighting the link between alcohol and fatal cancers. The labels will specify the volume of a standard drink, the number of standard drinks in a container, the recommended limit of standard drinks to avoid health risks, and a message from the Department of Health about the cancer link.
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Legislative Timeline
2025-05-28
First reading
Current
Third reading (Senate)
Votes
Vote #: 642
Date: 2024-02-14
Result: Passed
Yes: 210
No: 115
Paired: 2
Yes / No Ratio
Yes64.6%
No35.4%
How each party voted
| Party | Position | Yes | No |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bloc | Yes | 100% | 0% |
| Conservative | No | 0% | 100% |
| Green | Yes | 100% | 0% |
| Liberal | Yes | 100% | 0% |
| NDP | Yes | 100% | 0% |