The Great Western Brewing Company from Saskatoon announced Tuesday it has filed an action in court seeking to have the markup declared unconstitutional. The CEO of Great Western Brewing Company, Michael Micovcin, said his brewery used to be charged a markup of 47 cents per litre. Alberta's open liquor marketFinance Minister Joe Ceci is responsible for the Alberta Gaming and Liquor Commission, which sets liquor and beer markups. Leah Holoiday, a spokeswoman for Ceci's office, said it was inappropriate to comment since the court action by Great Western Brewing is before the courts. But she pointed out that Alberta has the most open liquor market in Canada.

Source: CBC News October 18, 2016 22:52 UTC