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It is important that the LCBO not be the only source. It needs to be opened up from the get-go and not have to follow the mini-step half measures that we have t
by deskamess 9y ago
It is important that the LCBO not be the only source. It needs to be opened up from the get-go and not have to follow the mini-step half measures that we have to go through to get alcohol in grocery stores. The sourcing of alcohol is still controlled by the province. It is a govt sponsored racket and monopoly.
- bupku5 9y agoAnd the Beer Store is terrible and offers a non-existent selection.
- jpetso 9y agoOkay, so what? What do we gain from letting Shoppers Drug Mart and Rexall sell pot? The aim here is to provide regulated access, with prices that are low enough to eliminate the black market, but high enough to encourage people to think twice about it. The LCBO has been playing this role pretty well and the profits go towards quality jobs and government investments for the public good. I struggle to see the societal benefit from gifting the profits to established corportations, providing more product than is necessary (or at a lower price), and letting private businesses make the right choice between effective regulation and more sales.