But sources told the Star that breaking the province’s existing 10-year agreement with the Beer Store could cost taxpayers $100 million in penalties. Queen’s Park will start treating Ontarians “like responsible adults” with an expansion of the availability of beer and wine, says Finance Minister Vic Fedeli. Less than 3,000.”That tally includes two privately owned Canadian wine shop chains and the Beer Store. Green Leader Mike Schreiner called on the government to open convenience stores strictly to Ontario craft beer, Ontario wines with the Vintner’s Quality Alliance seal and Ontario craft distillers to give their businesses a boost. While Alberta privatized alcohol sales more than 25 years ago, beer remains cheaper in Ontario than it is there.

Source: thestar March 28, 2019 17:00 UTC