August 2022: BCGEU Strike - impact on BC's private liquor and cannabis industries

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* 1. What percentage of your alcohol/cannabis inventory is currently stocked out due to the strike?

Less than 5%

5%-25%

26%-50%

51%-75%

76%-100%

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* 2. How much profit have you lost due to stock outs caused by the strike?

There has been no impact on my profitability

Less than $5000

$5000-$20,000

$20,000-$40,000

$40,000-$60,000

$60,000-$80,000

More than $80,000

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* 3. Have you had to lay off staff due to a lack of alcohol/cannabis inventory caused by the strike?

Yes

No, but I have had to reduce labour hours due to a loss of business

Not yet, but I expect to if the strike continues any longer

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* 4. If you answered yes, what percentage of your labour force has been laid off?

Less than 5%

5%-25%

26%-50%

51%-75%

76%-100%

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* 5. Has the strike impacted your operating hours?

No, operating hours have remained the same

Yes, I have reduced operating hours by 20% or less

Yes, I have reduced operating hours by 20% or more

Not yet, but I expect to reduce operating hours if the strike continues any longer

Not yet, but I expect to temporarily close my business if the strike continues any longer

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* 6. Have you had to cancel events or promotions due to a lack of alcohol/cannabis inventory?

Yes

Not yet, but I expect to if the strike continues any longer

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* 7. If you answered yes, how much profit does the cancelled event or promotion represent?

There has been no impact on my profitability

Less than $5000

$5000-$20,000

$20,000-$40,000

$40,000-$60,000

$60,000-$80,000

More than $80,000

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* 8. For hospitality businesses, have you experienced a stricter purchasing limit from your local BC Liquor store than the mandated 3 per SKU per day limit?

Yes

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* 9. If you answered yes, please provide details about how your purchases have been even further limited.

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* 10. Are you worried about the viability of your business because of this strike?

Yes

Not yet, but I will be if the strike continues any longer

Please provide comments

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* 11. Please share any other comments you have about the impact the BCGEU strike has had on your business.

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* 12. Where is your business located?

Vancouver, Coast and Mountains

Vancouver Island

Thompson Okanagan

Northern BC

Cariboo Chilcotin Coast

Kootenay Rockies

Multiple regions

Other (please specify)

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* 13. Which of the following best describes your business?

Bar

Pub

Nightclub

Restaurant

Combination of restaurant and bar

Accommodation

Private club

Private liquor store

Wine store

Cannabis retail

Multiple license types

Brewery

Winery

Distillery

Cidery

Agency

Other (please specify)