The premier is uncorking additional choice for drinkers of beer, wine, hard seltzer and premixed cocktails — but it could take two more years for things to open up.
Source: Doug Ford unveils plans to allow beer and wine sales in Ontario convenience stores — in two years
Re: Paul’s comment in a previous post, the article suggests the Ontario government decided not to pursue scraping the 10-year deal early; it was to end in 2025; and announcing now fulfills the 2-year warning, thus preventing any possible litigation?
“While Ford unilaterally tried to scuttle her deal with legislation in 2019, the United States Chamber of Commerce, the world’s largest business organization, warned of the consequences of cancelling such a contract and outlawing compensation payments for the multinational companies involved.
Fearful of the prospect of Ontario being humiliated on the international business stage, the Tories backed off and decided to just let the master framework agreement run its course.“
2023-12-15 – The Beaverton – Ford to bring alcohol to corner stores in 2026, in bid to get Ontario drunk enough to re-elect him
“QUEEN’S PARK – Premier Doug Ford has announced that 2026 will see the province allow alcohol sales in convenience stores and gas stations, in hopes that Ontarians will get so recklessly blitzed that they elect him to a third term.”
