Gian-Carlo Carra says the idea to legalize drinking alcohol in some of the city's parks came straight from local residents. Calls to loosen rules around drinking alcohol in public spaces have increased in recent years, spurred in part by the COVID-19 pandemic making it necessary to gather outdoors. (Evan Buhler/The Canadian Press)As it stands, in Toronto, people caught drinking alcohol in parks can be fined. Critics say that opening the door to drinking alcohol in parks could worsen alcohol abuse, as well as alcohol-related violence and vandalism. Malleck, who is strongly in favour of loosening rules around drinking alcohol in parks, agrees there should be options and said that drinking can be limited to designated spaces and parks.

Source: CBC News June 13, 2022 15:08 UTC