N.W.T. and Nunavut premiers abstain from agreement on direct-to-consumer alcohol sales

https://i.cbc.ca/ais/6b94d316-f2ab-4885-a361-2d24be53fcc5,1784671044557/full/max/0/default.jpg?im=Crop%2Crect%3D%280%2C0%2C1920%2C1080%29%3BResize%3D%28620%29" title="R.J. Simpson, premier of the Northwest Territories and Nunavut Premier John Main are seen in a composite image.

Simpson was speaking at an event in September, 2025 and Main addressed reporters regarding Nunavut’s budget in May, 2026." width="620" />

At Tuesday's meeting between provincial leaders in Charlottetown, nine premiers agreed to update their rules that would allow more Canadian brewers and distillers to sell their products directly to consumers in other provinces.