Is Labatt Canadian?
No
This brand is owned by a foreign parent company.
What we found
Founded in Canada in 1847, but sold to Belgian brewer Interbrew in 1995; after mergers forming AB InBev, Labatt is now a subsidiary of the Belgium-headquartered world's largest beer conglomerate.
The receipt
| Verdict | Foreign-owned |
| Category | Food & Beverage |
| HQ | Toronto, ON |
| Confidence | high |
| Evidence | Government registry / filing |
| Source | https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1565025/000129281415000588/amb… registry record “SEC EDGAR 20-F filed 2015-03-25 by Ambev S.A. (Sao Paulo, Brazil — AB InBev group) naming Labatt: the foreign parent's own annual filing.” |
Canadian alternatives to Labatt
Every brand below is listed as Canadian-owned in our registry.
| Brand | Category | HQ Location | Ownership Check |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amsterdam Brewing Company | Craft Brewery | Toronto, ON | View ownership → |
| Bellwoods Brewery | Alcohol & Brewing | Toronto, ON | View ownership → |
| Big Rock Brewery | Craft Brewery | Calgary, AB | View ownership → |
| Central City Brewers & Distillers | beer/craft brewery & distillery | Surrey, BC | View ownership → |
| Collective Arts Brewing | Food & Beverage | Hamilton, Ontario | View ownership → |
| Driftwood Brewery | Brewery | Victoria, BC | View ownership → |
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