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Craft distilleries unhappy with regulation revamp AARON D’ANDREA adandrea@metroland.com Toronto’s craft distilleries are saying Ontario’s new spirits sales tax will seal the barrel on future

growth, despite the introduction of a rebate program.

As of July 1, 2017, purchases of spirits at a distillery’s retail store will be subject to a basic sales tax of 61.5 per cent, a volume tax and

an environmental tax, according to the government’s website.

Therefore, on a $26.95 bottle of booze, $11.14 will be paid in tax to Ontario, $4.69 to Canada and distilleries will keep $10.92, an $1.63

difference from the current tax model, according to Charles Benoit, co-founder of Toronto Distillery Co.

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He said the company closed its retail shop on Jan. 31 because of the new tax model, which passed in December under the Building Ontario Up for Everyone Act (Bill 70).

"It’s really disappointing," he told The Bloor West Villager. "By taxing based on the price, it disproportionately hurts small producers."

Under the current model, distillers are giving a portion of per-bottle sales to the LCBO, therefore on a $26.95 bottle, $10.88 would go to the LCBO, $1.89 to Ontario, $4.69 to Canada and $9.29 left over for distilleries, Benoit added.

Benoit said himself, his co-founder Jesse Razaqpur, and other distillers have been advocating for a different tax model that would allow small distilleries an opportunity to expand in the industry.

Scott Blodgett, spokesperson for the Ministry of Finance, told The Villager in a statement the new law removes the LCBO markup and commission structure that will increase a distiller’s revenue per-bottle to 45 per cent from 39 per cent. "(It) moves to a tax structure which will increase the profit margins for on-site sales," he said.

"The government is committed to fostering a more innovative and dynamic business environment."

Blodgett added distillers can claim an exemption from the spirits taxes on up to 1,250 litres annually for spirits distributed in Ontario for promotional purposes.

Rocco Panacci, cofounder at Yongehurst Distillery Co. in Davenport, told The Villager the tax

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"Although that tax is slightly lower than the amount we pay to the LCBO . it’s obviously not the change we were hoping for," he said. "If we got a system that’s similar to what breweries have, it would have encouraged a more creative market for distilleries."

The beer tax in Ontario is calculated based on the volume of beer bought at a brew pub or at a secondary location.

"The government has the ability to do more, and if they can do more, we can do more," Panacci said.

On March 7, the prov-

"The government has the ability to do more, and if they can do more, we can do more."

–Rocco Panacci, co-founder at Yongehurst Distillery Co. ince announced it will be investing $4.9 million over three years toward its Small Cidery and Small Distillery Support Program.

Eligible distillers will receive up to $4.42 per litre in rebate money on eligible

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sales, with a maximum of $220,000 per year per producer.

Mike Heisz, president of the Ontario Craft Distillers Association, told The Villager the rebate program is good news for craft distillers.

"We will get more dollars per bottle as part of that rebate," he said. "Anything in that direction is good news, but it’s not where we want to be and there’s a lot more work to be done."

The ultimate goal for

Benoit would be to have Ontario adopt a system similar to British Columbia, where craft distillers are exempt from paying a sales tax if they produce less than 50,000 litres a year, so long as they use 100 per cent B.C. products and use traditional spirit making techniques, the B.C. government said in its Craft Distillery Policy.

However, if distillers pass the 50,000 litre mark, then taxes will be phased in, and based on the more they produce, the more they will be taxed.

"If we had gotten 10 per cent of what B.C. got, that would have been great," he said, adding their company averages 5,400 litres per year. "If we had that model, even after our Toronto rent and our payroll, we would have been a profitable business last year by $5,000."

In terms of the rebate program, Benoit said it will only help distillers that can sell a mass amount of spirits.

"So, that’s great if you’re a distiller that’s got bottles in 100 LCBO stores, then that’s something," he said.

"But, if you got your own store, then you really need something like the B.C. model because you’d get to keep all the money because you did all the work of making, marketing and selling the bottle in your own store."

Looking ahead, Benoit said he hopes the government will revisit the taxation model in the near future to give craft distilleries a chance to thrive in Ontario.

"That would be great and we could come back with a new, bigger and better shop," he said. "But for the time being, we have to kind of lay low."

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America’s tourism loss could be our gain It comes as no surprise that Donald Trump’s travel ban - now stalled by the American judiciary, again - has resulted in a chill on prospective travel from the seven nations named in the ban. After all, Trump himself referred to it as a "Muslim ban" during his election campaign.

But the chill isn’t limited to those countries. An Australian travel magazine - Traveller - recently carried the headline "Think twice about visiting America if you don’t want the Mem Fox treatment," referring to an author who has sworn she will never return to the United States after being detained and questioned on her way to a literary conference.

A British survey taken in February found about 30 per cent of respondents were less likely to visit the country now that Trump is in power. And Britons make up the third largest number of foreign visitors to the U.S., after Canadians and Mexicans. British travel bookings to the U.S. are down year over year, although travel experts point out that is also related to a strong American dollar.

The official marketing organization of New York, NYC & Company, says it expects 300,000 fewer international visitors in 2017, due to "travel ban related rhetoric." Tourism Economics, a U.S. firm that crunches numbers for airline and travel booking websites, projects that by the end of next year America will have lost 6.3 million visits, which translates into US$10.8 billion in spending.

And Canada? Toronto’s Comfort Tours typically takes between 200 and 300 tourists to New York during March break. This year, 11 people signed up, the company owner said. Halifax travel consultant Bob Sime said in a media interview: ... what I hear from the hoteliers and car rental companies, and so forth, is that in traditional snowbird destinations, the winter destinations for Canada, you’ve got about a 13 to a 15 per cent drop in figures to date."

Canada’s Girl Guides has announced it won’t travel to the U.S. Other organizations are expected to follow suit.

Again, it’s not all Trump. The American dollar is a factor too, which is why more and more Canadians are finding other warm locales where their dollars go further. One country benefitting, ironically, is Mexico, so frequently a Trump target.

That’s the thing. America’s tourism loss can be a gain for competing destinations. Trump’s unwelcoming America could be a welcome boost for Canadian tourism.

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Marching behind the Scarborough subway Well, that’s that. Scarborough’s marching behind its subway.

Next week, Mayor John Tory expects "war" - again as the subway, that express tunnel to one of the grandest shopping malls in Eastern Greater Toronto, returns to Toronto Council.

There, it faces people who, on a Monday, would say it isn’t Monday, the mayor told people at a Scarborough meeting this month.

Presumably, these people would call $3.35 billion too much for one subway stop. But the mayor says he can stop such quibbles, once and for all, if Scarborough helps.

Which Scarborough will, because the subway has enlisted nearly every-

MIKE ADLER Edges of Toronto one in Scarborough who couldn’t say no to it.

The University of Toronto Scarborough, planning a massive expansion of its campus around the Eglinton East light-railtransit line, stands with the mayor.

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subway. Now, it’s behind the mayor’s "bold vision."

Of course, the mayor’s vision is more than the subway. There’s SmartTrack, and also that 17-stop Eglinton East LRT line.

The subway ate the LRT’s budget, sure, but the mayor says we’ll find a way, somehow, to build both.

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The city already needs federal funds for a relief line subway, and a waterfront LRT, but who says we must choose?

The first reason for the Scarborough Subway is to shave minutes off trips

downtown. The second is pride.

Scarborough’s been stiffed, denied prosperity only the subway can give.

Not having that tunnel to the mall, the mayor says, "keeps us from feeling like a family."

The cost is huge, but who cares? It may be a boondoggle, but what isn’t?

Aren’t they going to build that rail deck park downtown? Somewhere, there’s money.

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For now, all of Scarborough’s eggs are in one basket.

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Real Estate

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Muskoka In The City. This is a beautiful home situated on almost ¼ Acre (60 x 174 – 199) just off The Kingsway.

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FRANK LEO OPULENT KINGSWAY RESIDENCE Backing Onto Humber River, Premium 350 Ft Lot, Landscaped Resort Like Oasis, Inground Pool, Cabana, Patio, Amazing Views, Stately Renovated 5 Bedroom 2 Storey, 6 Bathrooms, Exudes Charm, Character & Luxury. Crown Mouldings, Heated Floors, Formal Dining Room, Gourmet Kitchen, Finished Bsmt, Nanny Suite, Master Bedroom Retreat, Walkout to Spectacular Balcony, Elegance Personified, Steps to Amenities & Subway! $3,127,000!

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Stunning Custom-Built 4 Bedroom Home!! Amazing Open Concept Main Floor W/ Modern Kitchen, Separate Living & Dining Rooms, Large Master W/Ensuite, Finished Basement W/Sep Entrance, Incredible Backyard & Rooftop Patios Make This Home Perfect For Hosting Summer Parties! Absolutely Must Be Seen, Only $1,379,900!!!

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Approx. 2800 S/F. Large Open Concept Layout Features An Oversized Kitchen, Living/Dining Rooms, Separate Family Room And Professionally Finished Basement. Close To Top-Rated Schools & GO Transit! Incredible Opportunity, Only $1,280,000!

Prime neighbourhood and premium 50ft lot, surrounded by million dollar plus homes. Detached, stucco exterior finish, circular drive, open concept living room, formal dining room, finished basement, huge backyard, fantastic investment only $1,250,000

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6 Lots Combined to Build this Dream Home + Resort-Like Property. 7,500 Sq Ft of Living Space, Bright Open Concept Living Room, Custom Designed Chef’s Kitchen, Custom Loft with 9 Skylights. Walls of glass throughout, Master Bedroom Retreat, Rec Room with Floating Stage, Sound-Proof Theatre Room, 650 LED Pot Lights, Blue Quartz Pool, Plus much more!

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Luxury 2 Bedroom Plus Den Corner Suite With Thousands In Upgrades. Open Concept Living And Dining Rooms, Walkout To Large Balcony, Fabulous South East Views, Gorgeous Floors and Finishes, Modern Kitchen With Stainless Steel Appliances, Steps To Subway, Shops, Restaurants, Entertainment, Schools, Universities, Parks & All Amenities.

Prime Location, Fabulous Opportunity, Excellent Investment, Only $964,900!!

STEPS TO THE LAKE! Situated on a Magnificent 65 x 152 Ft Lot, Exquisite Custom Built Home, Luxury Appointments, Superb Craftsmanship, Elegant Open Concept Layout, Gourmet Kitchen, Built-In S/S Appliances, Centre Island, Massive Great Room, Stone Fireplace, Master Bedroom Retreat. Spa Like Bathroom, Walkin Closet of your Dreams! Fully Finished Basement Walkout, Ideal for Entertaining, Large Back Yard! Simply Gorgeous!

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2 Homes in One! Rare 3110 Sq Ft 5+1 Unit Multiplex with 2 Storey Semi in Front and Huge 2 Storey 2nd Home in Back. 6 Entrances. Earns Amazing 95k/yr with Potential 123k/yr. 7.1% Current Cap could be 10%!

2 Bdrm Detached Bungalow on a 30 x 100 Lot Steps to Riverdale, Leslieville, The Beach, and Ashbridges Bay Park. Perfect for Renovation/ Rebuild/New Build. Park at end of Street.

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Extremely large detached home. Gorgeous family room. Separate formal dining room. Spacious eatin kitchen with walk-out and opening to living rm.

Huge master with 4pc ensuite and w/in closet.

All rooms excellent size. Double car garage. 40 X 109 ft lot. Excellent location only $899,900!

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Rare Double Storefront with 2 Apartments above (3 bdrm and 2 Bdrm) plus Tenanted Basement Rooms. $75K in recent upgrades. Large 30x107 Lot. 6 Car Parking, Separate Meters. Approx. 7% Cap Rate! Only $899,000!

Situated on a premium 50 x 153 ft lot, detached 2 storey, double garage ( currently used as a work shop), 5 car parking, 4 bedrooms, office, skylight, open concept kitchen and living room, formal dining room, main floor family room, walk out to huge deck, overlooking spa, inground pool, close to amenities, amazing opportunity only $799,900!!

DETACHED BUNGALOW 4 Bdrm Brick Bungalow with Huge Addition on a Large 40 x 119 Lot. Like 2 Houses in 1!

Can renovate, rebuild, or build new. Perfect for Contractors/Builders. Walk to Humber College and Lake. Rare Opportunity!

SOLD IN 1WK FOR 156% OF ASKING!!

UNIQUE LOW-RISE 3 BDRM CONDO

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Absolutely gorgeous 3 bd condo, filled with old world charm & many upgrades. Beautiful reno’d kitchen, new bathrm. Spacious living rm. Rarely available low-rise on Oriole Pkwy! Heritage site with only 31 units. Locker included. Incredible Yonge/Eglinton location with all conveniences. Very unique only $699,900!

Absolutely Fabulous 3 Bd, 4 Bath Townhouse, feels like a Semi. Great Curb Appeal and Landscaping. High Demand Quiet Enclave of Homes.: Enclosed Sun Deck, Great Home for Entertaining. Excellent School District. Rough-in for Kitchen in Basement. Only $649,900

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Spacious home with large fenced backyard. Huge master bedroom. Updated kitchen. Fireplace in family room. Large open concept living room and dining room w/walk-out to large deck. Finished bsmt. Quiet courtyard location. Wonderful family friendly location. Excellent value Only $599,900!

3 Self-Contained Units! Fantastic Live-In With Income Opportunity Or Invest! Three Apartments 2 x 2 Bdrms and 1x1 Bdrm . Great Rental Income!

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Amazing 2 Storey Brick 3 Bdrm on a Large 20Ft Wide Lot in Hillcrest Village. Rare Private Drive with Garage. Professionally Finished Walkout Basement.

Newer Roof & Windows. Private Backyard with Deck. Steps to St. Clair. Super Value.

Beautiful home in high demand area! Open concept LR/DR, spacious kitchen & eat-in area with W/O to deck. Large bedrooms, Master with 4pc bath & his/hers closets. Huge Rec room & 4pc bath in basement with walk-out to private yard! Incredible value only $489,000!

Spacious & Well Maintained Semi-Detached Bungalow With Huge Potential!! Open Concept Living & Dining Rooms, Eat-In Kitchen, Large Bedrooms, Separate Entrance To Finished Basement (In-Law Suite Potential). Convenient West Toronto Location Close To Schools, Transit & Highways. Incredible Opportunity, SOLD IN 1 WK FOR 138% OF ASKING!!

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STUNNING END-UNIT TOWNHOUSE Gorgeous home only 4yrs old with spacious great room, open concept main floor, upgraded kitchen, new hardwood floors. Generous Master bdrm with W/I closet & 4pc ensuite. Plus much more! A true gem only $455,000

RICHMOND HILL 2 BDRM CONDO Beautiful 900 sq ft Unit in Immaculate Condition with Unobstructed Views. Large Master with WI Closet & Ensuite. Two Parking Spots & 1 Locker! Steps to Theaters, Great Schools, and 407.

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Spacious professionally renovated 3 bdrm townhouse with lakeview in prime location close to all amenities, transit and major highways! Open concept with huge master bdrm, renovated kitchen with granite counters and maplewood cabinets, stainless-steel appliances!

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Humber Valley Masterpiece 43 Hilldowntree Rd. Exquisite designer home in coveted Humber Valley!

A statement in luxurious elegance coupled w/ modern functionality created through outstanding craftsmanship.

This 4 bdrm home features a heated driveway, 9’ ceilings, designer finishes, custom gourmet kitchen w/ lg island & wet bar, Spacious master with spa-like ensuite. Basement includes a separate suite, rec room & bonus room/gym.

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Right now loads of Toronto Buyers are anxiously awaiting FOR SALE signs in our neighbourhood. We have not seen such a limited supply in the past 10 years! If you are considering selling this spring, possibly moving out of town or buying a second property, you are in an IDEAL position to take advantage of this incredibly HOT Seller’s market!

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The City of Toronto’s Parks, Forestry and Recreation division will conduct controlled burns in Toronto’s High Park and Lambton Park starting in April.

The burns are part of a long-term project to protect and sustain the city’s black oak savannahs.

"A prescribed burn is a deliberately set and carefully controlled fire that burns low to the ground and consumes dried leaves, small twigs and grass

stems, but does not harm larger trees," the city said in a news release. The city added under ideal weather conditions, the smoke from the prescribed burns will lift and not affect surrounding neighbourhoods.

"It is possible, however, that some smoke will reach residential areas near the parks," the city said. "Residents and visitors should anticipate some temporary road closures in High Park and reduced parking spac-

es at both locations."

The public will be restricted from entering areas that are being burned.

Park users should expect limited access along some of the dog off-leash trails on the day of the burn, and for safety reasons, park users with dogs should keep them leashed even in off-leash areas near burn zones. The city added staff will announce the exact date and time at least 24 hours before the burn.

Become a gardener for Ravina Community Garden The Ravina Community Garden located in Ravina Park is looking for new gardeners for the upcoming season.

Roughly 14 members gardened in the space last summer. They grew vegetables in six raised beds built by the City of Toronto.

Ward 13 Parkdale-High Park Coun. Sarah Doucette said the community garden donated 20 per cent of the produce to west-end charities and non-profits, including Romero House and the St. Christopher House lunch program. In her latest newsletter, she added

the city has added six more raised beds, for a total of 12.

There will be a community meeting at the Annette Recreation Centre on March 25 at 2 p.m. for more information about the program and how to sign up.

Also, you can write to ravinagarden@gmail.com.

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With a variety of suite layouts to choose from, residents can continue to live life their way while enjoying social and leisure programs, and access to local shopping and amenities. Residents can take part in a full calendar of social events, enjoy three delicious meals daily, and have optional access to care services.

Personalized support All staff members at Harold & Grace Baker Centre ensure that everything revolves around providing a fulfilling retirement lifestyle for residents, while offering outstanding service in a caring and comfortable environment. Robert Adair, Lifestyle Consultant, says “The staff here truly care and are passionate about what they do, each and every day.

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Scarborough subway needs more details At the risk of beating a dead horse - or in this case climbing into a Range Rover and running it over repeatedly - for this week’s ToinTransit, I’d like to focus on the Scarborough subway extension.

If you’re still reading, you might be aware at the end of the month Toronto Council will vote again on whether to proceed on completing the one-stop subway extension to Scarborough Town Centre.

The vote to endorse running the subway along the McCowan corridor is hardly certain to succeed, even by a narrow margin.

No wonder subway supporters are engaging in some furious eleventhhour campaigning. That was on display this week when not one but two newspaper editorials came out in support of the subway plan, written by mainstay boosters John Tory and TTC chair Josh Colle.

Both pieces run high

RAHUL GUPTA TO in Transit with emotional argument, yet somehow neglect to mention even once the spiralling price tag ($3.35 billion and counting) for the again - one stop plan. Both pieces also express frustration with the "endless votes" on the file, depicting Toronto Council as dithering when it should be rubber stamping and getting out of the way of building what is quite obviously the one true transit plan for Scarborough.

Admittedly, it’s not exactly a chore to paint Council as dysfunctional or out of touch with the average Scarborough resi-

dent’s wants. What’s more than a little tiresome is this idea a democratic vote (even a series of them) is somehow hindering the completion of the project.

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The plan is receiving ample scrutiny because its benefits haven’t been demonstrated in any kind of convincing way to the rest of Toronto, which is on the hook for paying this extravagance while city revenues are at a knife’s edge.

So in the interests of transparency, keep the votes coming, and keep scrutinizing the details.

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Rahul Gupta is Metroland Media Toronto’s transportation and infrastructure reporter. Reach him on Twitter @TOinTRANSIT

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