🇨🇦 SAQ to Put Some American Products Back on Sale — Proceeds to Support Food Banks

🇨🇦 SAQ to Put Some American Products Back on Sale — Proceeds to Support Food Banks

Starting February 12, the Société des alcools du Québec (SAQ) will put certain American products back on sale, specifically items that are nearing their expiration date.

👉 The estimated $9 million in proceeds from these sales will be donated to Food Banks of Quebec.

Important to note:

• This is not a return to importing U.S. products — it’s strictly a liquidation of

  existing stock.

• The products were previously removed from stores in March 2025 during the tariff dispute.

• The measure is described as exceptional and non-political, according to Finance Minister Eric Girard.

🛒 Where can you buy them?

• Online at SAQ.com

• SAQ Dépôt locations only

🍶 Products include mainly:

• Clear glass bottles

• Cream-based liqueurs

• Sake

💸 Discounts offered:

• 15% off all eligible American products

• Plus the usual SAQ Dépôt volume discounts:

  
  

  • 5% off when buying 6–11 bottles

  • 10% off when buying 12 bottles or more

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The ban on importing new American alcohol products remains in effect.

🧡 Food Banks of Quebec welcomed the announcement, calling it a much-needed boost as demand continues to rise.

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