Ontario introduces more choices for alcohol buyers but faces calls to reform high beer taxes.

Ontario has adopted a modern retail marketplace for beer, wine, and other low-alcohol beverages, offering more choices and convenience to consumers. However, high beer taxes remain an issue, with calls to eliminate the indexing of beer taxes and introduce targeted relief for consumers and independent retailers. The province also needs to standardize LCBO fees and ensure transparency in beer tax policies to encourage investment and innovation in the brewing industry. The Ontario Ministry of Finance is reviewing alcohol taxes to address these concerns.

December 01, 2024
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