Stay Compliant with Canadian Provincial Container Deposit Laws on Shopify
Automatically apply province-specific bottle and container deposit fees at checkout for Canadian addresses. Magical Fees handles varying provincial rates (Alberta, BC, Ontario, Quebec, and others) so you can sell beverages across Canada with confidence.
Below we cover what canadian container deposits means for Shopify merchants, how Magical Fees & Tariffs handles the setup, the compliance requirements you should be aware of, and links to detailed guides.
Further reading
Dive deeper with step-by-step guides and detailed articles about canadian container deposits.
Where this applies
Regulations and jurisdictions that apply to canadian container deposits. See full fee schedules for exact amounts and official sources.
Canadian Provincial Container Deposit Programs
Canada · 10 jurisdictions
| Jurisdiction | Fee |
|---|---|
| Alberta | 10¢ per container (≤1L); 25¢ per container (>1L) |
| British Columbia | Non-alcohol: 10¢ (≤1L), 20¢ (>1L); Alcohol: 10¢ (≤1L), 20¢ (>1L) |
| Saskatchewan | 10¢ per container (≤1L); 20¢ per container (>1L) |
| Ontario | 10¢ per container (≤630mL); 20¢ per container (>630mL) |
| Quebec | 10¢ per container (aluminum and plastic); 10¢ (glass <500mL); 25¢ (glass ≥500mL) |
| New Brunswick | 10¢ per container (most); 5¢ per container (≤500mL non-alcohol) |
| Nova Scotia | 10¢ per container |
| Prince Edward Island | 10¢ per container |
| Newfoundland and Labrador | 8¢ per container |
| Manitoba | 10¢ per container (≤1L); 20¢ per container (>1L) |
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