WHEREAS the Centre for Addictions Research of BC has reported on the impact of alcohol pricing on consumption and the inverse relationship between alcohol prices and alcohol-related harms; AND WHEREAS alcohol consumption in BC, based on official sales records between 1998 and 2008, increased 16 from 7.5 litres to 8.7 litres per capita, compared to 9.3 of increased consumption across Canada; and because the research shows that decreases in the consumption at the population level almost invariably translates into decreases in health and social harms: THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the provincial government enact the new policies recommended by the Centre for Addictions Research of BC and Dr. Perry Kendall to reduce the public safety and health concerns associated with problematic alcohol use in British Columbia.
