Pres Article: Ontario/Alberta Liquor Board

Question 1

What approach did Ontario take instead of privatization? Why did they do this?

Answer 1

Modernizing the LCBO. Public opposed privatization due to concerns with alcohol access.

Question 2

Which challenge caused both Alberta and Ontario’s to re-evaluate liquor boards?

Answer 2

High deficits and unemployment

Question 3

What was a key reason behind Alberta’s decision to privatize its liquor control system?

Answer 3

To reduce union influence and eliminate public sector in alcohol distribution.

Question 4

What were some changes to Alberta’s liquor board following privatization?

Answer 4

1. Flat tax based on alcohol content
2. No restrictions on the number of stores

Question 5

What were some changes to Ontario’s liquor board following privatization?

Answer 5

1. Upgrading store layout
2. More staff training
3. Creating Food and Drink magazine
4. Promote high-value products

Question 6

What was Ralph Klein’s justification for privatizing Alberta’s liquor system?

Answer 6

To align with “common sense”

Question 7

Who support Ontario’s modernization of liquor board?

Answer 7

Liquor stores like The Beer Store

Question 8

Who was against Alberta’s privatization of liquor board?

Answer 8

Unionized workers and liquor suppliers.