Corporate Social Responsibility

At the Liquor Distribution Branch, encouraging and supporting the responsible use of beverage alcohol and non-medical cannabis is a core value of our organization.

Helping to keep alcohol out of the hands of minors is one of our key goals. Staff at BC Liquor Stores receive specific training to ensure we do not sell alcohol to minors, and we discourage our customers from making alcohol available to minors by educating them about the potential negative impacts. The LDB also raises funds through customer donations for Dry Grad celebrations throughout the province.

We actively promote moderation and educate our customers about the harms associated with over-consumption. We also actively discourage our customers from engaging in high-risk behaviour like drinking and driving, consuming alcohol during pregnancy and participating in sporting activities while under the influence of alcohol.

Learn more about how BC Liquor Stores promote responsible consumption here.

Children and young people are not permitted to enter a BC Cannabis Store at any time, even if accompanied by a parent or guardian. Our strict two-ID check policy for people who look under 30-years of age ensures only those over the age of 19 are able to enter the store. Visitors to our online store must declare their full birthdate to verify age prior to the system allowing them to continue to the full ecommerce site, which reminds consumers that it is illegal for a person under the age of 19 to purchase or attempt to purchase non-medical cannabis.

BC Cannabis Stores also have in-store corporate social responsibility materials and signage encouraging responsible use of non-medical cannabis.

From the risks of impaired driving to how to talk to teens about cannabis, our Responsibility blog explores the legal, health, and social issues surrounding the safe and responsible use of non-medical cannabis in BC.