The beverage sector delivers positive economic spillovers, contributing over $5.4 billion to the Canadian GDP and directing over $985 million in federal tax revenue to the Government of Canada. The beverage sector is also an engine of job creation, employing thousands of Canadians in communities across the country. For every production dollar the non-alcoholic beverage industry generates, 88 cents is retained in the Canadian economy. CBA members are proud to supporting local businesses, hardworking families – the majority of which are middle class – and the communities where they live and work.