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> Most provinces have long been saddled with alcohol monopolies that keep prices quite high Actually alcohol monopolies keep prices low. Take what happened in

by sdm 10y ago

> Most provinces have long been saddled with alcohol monopolies that keep prices quite high Actually alcohol monopolies keep prices low. Take what happened in Alberta, for example, when they got rid of the monopoly: prices skyrocketed. Plus government store generally carry a wider variety of goods and pay their employees a reasonable amount. Just look at your average BC Liquor Store vs private store. Really only Ontario has managed to mess up the government distribution of alcohol; most provinces haven't had the same experience. > Canada already has a huge black market in untaxed cigarettes Really? Where? Yes there are some issues in Eastern Canada (mainly southern ON). But for the most part this just isn't the case.

Tiktaalik 10y ago
> Plus government store generally carry a wider variety of goods Are you nuts? BC private stores carry a dramatically wider variety of goods than public. Where do you live...? Have a look at Legacy Liquor or Brewery Creek in Vancouver vs any government liquor store. The difference in variety is staggering.
- highstep 10y ago
  That's true in larger centers like vancouver, but not in small cities and towns. In those place the government stores are an ale drinker's oasis.
noarchy 10y ago
>Actually alcohol monopolies keep prices low. Take what happened in Alberta, for example, when they got rid of the monopoly: prices skyrocketed. Dig a bit deeper. Alberta's situation was/is because of taxes, which remain imposed regardless of who is doing the selling. >Plus government store generally carry a wider variety of goods I suspect you've never been outside of the country, to make that claim. >Really only Ontario has managed to mess up the government distribution of alcohol; most provinces haven't had the same experience. Ontario isn't even the worst, just the biggest. >Really? Where? Yes there are some issues in Eastern Canada (mainly southern ON). But for the most part this just isn't the case. That market is worth billions of dollars, in Quebec and Ontario. Just because you don't see it doesn't mean it isn't there. http://news.nationalpost.com/news/canada/illegal-cigarettes http://news.nationalpost.com/news/canada/illegal-cigarettes
refurb 10y ago
What? I was around when alcohol distribution was privatized in Alberta. It was a huge boon. Much nicer stores, better hours, more convenience. Prices didn't really move at all. Privitization was also huge for motor registration (DMV in the US). There used to be two gov't run registration centers in my town. Open fron 8 to 4 weekdays only. It sucked. Gov't privitized it and suddenly there were dozens open in the city, hours were extended to the evening and weekends and no more lines!!

by sdm 10y ago

Tiktaalik 10y ago

> Plus government store generally carry a wider variety of goods Are you nuts? BC private stores carry a dramatically wider variety of goods than public. Where do you live...? Have a look at Legacy Liquor or Brewery Creek in Vancouver vs any government liquor store. The difference in variety is staggering.

highstep 10y ago
That's true in larger centers like vancouver, but not in small cities and towns. In those place the government stores are an ale drinker's oasis.

noarchy 10y ago

>Actually alcohol monopolies keep prices low. Take what happened in Alberta, for example, when they got rid of the monopoly: prices skyrocketed. Dig a bit deeper. Alberta's situation was/is because of taxes, which remain imposed regardless of who is doing the selling. >Plus government store generally carry a wider variety of goods I suspect you've never been outside of the country, to make that claim. >Really only Ontario has managed to mess up the government distribution of alcohol; most provinces haven't had the same experience. Ontario isn't even the worst, just the biggest. >Really? Where? Yes there are some issues in Eastern Canada (mainly southern ON). But for the most part this just isn't the case. That market is worth billions of dollars, in Quebec and Ontario. Just because you don't see it doesn't mean it isn't there. http://news.nationalpost.com/news/canada/illegal-cigarettes http://news.nationalpost.com/news/canada/illegal-cigarettes

refurb 10y ago

What? I was around when alcohol distribution was privatized in Alberta. It was a huge boon. Much nicer stores, better hours, more convenience. Prices didn't really move at all. Privitization was also huge for motor registration (DMV in the US). There used to be two gov't run registration centers in my town. Open fron 8 to 4 weekdays only. It sucked. Gov't privitized it and suddenly there were dozens open in the city, hours were extended to the evening and weekends and no more lines!!