Tag #Alcohol Sales

What was the immediate financial impact of Ontario's decision to accelerate the expansion of alcohol sales, and what factors contributed to this cost?

Ontario's government spent an extra \$612 million to expedite the expansion of alcohol sales by 17 months, allowing beer and wine to be sold in more convenient locations starting August 2023. This decision, driven by Premier Doug Ford's electoral strategy and promise to liberalize alcohol sales, overrides a 10-year deal with the Beer Store that would have otherwise expired at the end of 2024.