The province is lifting the restrictions on the amount of alcohol that B.C. residents can bring back with them for personal consumption from other provinces and territories.

The restrictions were lifted as of July 8, aligning the province with similar moves made in Saskatchewan and Nova Scotia.

In a news release, the province says the changes come after a commitment made by Premier John Horgan at the Premier’s meetings last year.

“For too long, British Columbians faced restrictions when bringing wine, beer and spirits from other provinces back to B.C. Our government has taken action to fix this,” said Minister of Jobs, Trade, and Technology Bruce Ralston.

“This policy is consistent with the direction from the Council of Federation meeting in Saskatoon last week, where Canada’s premiers committed to reduce limits on transporting alcohol across our borders.”

Prior to July 8, 2019, B.C. residents were not allowed to bring in more than three litres of spirits, nine litres of wine, and 25.6 litres of beer, cider and coolers.