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Help us shape the future of Canadian wine
As a member of Wine Growers Canada, you’ll gain access to valuable resources, powerful advocacy, and a supportive community dedicated to your success. Together, we can ensure a thriving, sustainable future for Canadian winemaking. Keep reading to discover how your winery can grow by joining our membership.
Why join Wine Growers Canada?
Leading the industry together
Economic Impact Reports: We regularly develop national economic impact reports that help us advocate for our industry’s importance and secure the support we need.
Trademark Protection: We protect VQA and Icewine trademarks at home and abroad, ensuring the integrity and quality of Canadian wines.
Market Insights: Stay ahead of the curve with timely updates on emerging market issues and trends.
Social Responsibility: Get involved with initiatives like The Right Amount campaign and the upcoming WineWatch program, promoting responsible enjoyment of wine.
Sales Support: We track and provide essential sales statistics to help you grow your market share and expand exports.
Advocacy that works for you
Financial Savings: Benefit from multi-million dollar savings each year through our successful advocacy, including the $343 million Wine Sector Support Program and efforts to keep taxes and regulations competitive.
Strong Representation: We represent you at key international and national events, making sure your voice is heard.
Policy Leadership: We lead the charge on crucial policy issues, from labelling to food safety.
Interfacing with Government: Close relationships with parliamentarians and senior government officials.
Market Access Advocacy: We fight to remove trade barriers and build political support for interprovincial direct-to-consumer delivery.
What is the Wine Sector Support Program?
The Wine Sector Support Program (WSSP) provides financial assistance to help Canadian wineries improve their competitiveness and adapt to industry challenges. Learn more here.
How much are you saving from the WSSP?
| Annual production volume (in Litres) | WSSP benefit |
|---|---|
| 5,000 | $4,750 |
| 25,000 | $23,750 |
| 50,000 | $47,500 |
| 100,000 | $95,000 |
| 500,000 | $475,000 |
Learn and grow with us
Weekly News: Get exclusive weekly emails packed with news and special reports.
Expert Information: Access detailed information on important topics like calorie labelling, export opportunities, taxation and regulations.
Safe Winemaking: Use our free safe winemaking and HACCP platform to ensure your processes are top-notch.
Consulting Services: Take advantage of our statistical consulting services and get discounted monthly industry sales stats.
Creative Resources: Access free design resources and creative elements for your wine labels through The Right Amount, plus get the latest from the WineWatch news aggregator.
Join us today
Ready to take your winery to the next level? Fill out the form below to become a member of Wine Growers Canada and unlock exclusive benefits, resources, and support to help you thrive in the Canadian wine industry.
How much does membership cost?
Invest in your winery’s future with a membership at Wine Growers Canada. Membership fees are based on your annual production volume, ensuring that wineries of all sizes can benefit from our support and resources.
| Annual production volume (in Litres) | WGC membership dues |
|---|---|
| 25,000 | $650 |
| 100,000 | $1,600 |
| 250,000 | $4,500 |
| 500,000 | $6000 |
| 1,000,000 | $9,000 |
| 2,500,000 | $20,000 |
Maximize your savings with the excise escalator cap
Discover how much you save each year thanks to WGC’s successful advocacy for the excise escalator cap.
| Excise savings | WGC membership dues |
|---|---|
| 5,000 | $95 |
| 10,000 | $190 |
| 25,000 | $475 |
| 50,000 | $950 |
| 100,000 | $1,900 |
| 150,000 | $2,850 |
| 200,000 | $4,750 |