Ontario remains firm on sale of alcohol; plans to expand selection

If you will be buying alcohol in Ontario, you may just have to stick to the LCBO for now.

According to CBC News, the Ontario government will not let private retailers sell beer and wine in convenience stores, despite recent demand from the industry.  

However, it will try to make locally made vintages and brews more accessible in stores such as the Liquor Control Board of Ontario or LCBO.

In a press conference on Tuesday, Premier Kathleen Wynne says her government will continue to work with the province's sole liquor retailer to expand its distribution. 

The move has put some politicians at Queens Park on the rocks.

Progressive Conservatives are continuing to push for the sale of beer and wine in private retail stores,  but New Democrats are in favor of the government's stance, justifying that it restricts the access of alcohol to minors.  

Dave Bryans represents the Ontario Convenience Stores Association, he says Ontario's move to expand the liquor selection is a good sign for the industry. 

He adds believes the provincial government's move is a potentially first step towards modernizing Ontario's alcohol-retailing system.