Sent on behalf of LDB Chief Executive Officer and General Manager, Blain Lawson
To our valued customers,
As you may have heard this morning, Premier John Horgan and Minister of Public Safety and Solicitor General Mike Farnworth announced BC’s next steps to support the COVID-19 response.
In consultation with Dr. Bonnie Henry, B.C.’s provincial health officer, the Province has defined essential services British Columbians rely on in their daily lives in the context of COVID-19 response and recovery.
Furthermore, the government outlined the extraordinary powers it will rely on to maintain essential goods and services under the current state of provincial emergency.
Retail outlets that sell liquor and the supply chain services that support them are included on the list of essential services, along with all government functions.
This means that the BC Liquor Distribution Branch (LDB) and each of its lines of business remain an essential service to the province.
Our distribution centres will continue to serve wholesale customers, including public and private retail stores and those hospitality customers permitted to remain open by following the orders and guidance of the provincial health officer.
COVID-19 has created challenges for some of our logistics partners that may impact the quality and timeliness of service to all of our customers. I want to assure you, that as we continue to respond to the inevitable challenges we are being faced with, that we are committed to working with you to minimize the impacts to your operations.
Our highest priority continues to be the health and safety of our employees, customers, those most vulnerable, and those in our supply chain network, including wholesale customers, manufacturers, suppliers and delivery partners.
We know that the impacts from COVID-19 are bringing unprecedented change to our everyday lives and the way we do business, and I expect it will take some time to adjust to a new normal.
We remain committed to keeping you updated as we respond to this evolving situation, and thank you for your continued patience as we navigate this challenging and ever-changing situation.
Regards,
Blain Lawson
General Manager & CEO