CANADIAN WINE LAW CONFERENCE 2026

In 2026, the legal and business setting for the wine industry in Canada continues to be characterized by uncertainty.  This year held in Toronto (and online), AIDV Canada’s 2026 Canadian Wine Law Conference brings clarity where possible, with panels and speakers covering legal, trade, regulatory, and agriculture facets, as well as a business outlook for the wine sector in Canada (focus on Ontario).

DATE: Thursday, April 23, 2026

LOCATION: Toronto, Ontario and online

Offices of Cassels Brock & Blackwell LLP Law Firm
Bay Adelaide Centre – North Tower,
40 Temperance St, Suite 3200,
Toronto, ON

TIME:  1:00 pm – 5:15 pm EDT / 10:00 am – 2:15 pm PDT

12:15 pm EDT – On-Site Registration Opens

5:15 pm – 7:00 pm EDT – Ontario Wine Networking Reception (on-site)

Attendance link will be sent to online registrants the day prior to the conference.

Purchase tickets here or button to right (on desktop).

Topics include:

  • Reporting and regulatory obligations under the Excise Act
  • Chargeback decision and LCBO transition
  • Regenerative farming practices and their commercial implications for wineries
  • Restructuring and financial distress in the wine sector
  • Ontario winery business update
  • National direct-to-consumer (DTC) framework update
  • Industry associations: regulatory outlook

(Visit Detailed Agenda page or click button below for full version.)

REGISTRATION: 

  • Member: $125
  • Non-Member: $185
  • Wine sector representative (non-member): $85
  • Student: $50

Notes:

  • Prices shown above do not include tax.
  • For online registrations, the link will be sent the day prior to the conference.