Usually Canada bars are only allowed to sell what they buy/import through the provincial liquor monopoly. Ontario bars/restaurants can't go to Quebec for stock.

Usually Canada bars are only allowed to sell what they buy/import through the provincial liquor monopoly. Ontario bars/restaurants can't go to Quebec for stock. I'm guessing some of those items in Quebec are special imports and if you're not on the ball, it can be a while before you can acquire more. Some BC Scotch bar got in trouble for this: https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/fets-whisky-kitchen-settlement-1.6679872 https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/fets-whisky-... We don't just have national trade restrictions, but provincial ones too. P.S. Where the bottles only 20-25% more expensive in Canada than US?