In the picture:
Minister Norm Letnick
Robert Heiss COO Gray Monk
Maggie Anderson Marketing Director B C Wine Institute
MP Ron Cannon and Linda Larson

The Government of Nova Scotia’s decision to allow direct shipments of wine from other provinces to consumers:

Agriculture Minister Norm Letnick (with hat) – “I want to congratulate the Government of Nova Scotia on the progress that has been made in allowing direct wine shipments between our two
provinces. I know this is also a priority for the overall Canadian wine
industry.

“Together, we are providing B.C. and Nova Scotia consumers with better
choice and convenience. By removing these barriers on provincial wine
shipments, we are opening up new markets for Canadian wine.

“British Columbia welcomes Nova Scotia in allowing direct shipments of
B.C. wine from the producer to the consumer’s doorstep, and thanks the
Government of Nova Scotia for its role in strengthening trade
relationships between provinces, and allowing Canadians to share
experiences and products from one coast to the other.

“The B.C. government will continue to promote the growth and production
of high-value, high-quality products in B.C. that result in growers
earning more dollars. Building markets for B.C. products is part of our
government’s efforts to encourage young farmers to enter the
profession, and grow B.C.’s agrifood revenues to $14 billion a year by
2017.”

MLA Linda Larson at left in picture