What's wrong with Canada?
#709
Joined: Apr 2005
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Re: What's wrong with Canada?
The same situation is not present in all parts of Canada. Here in QC, good wine and spirits are bought from the SAQ (similar to the LCBO). Table wine and beer, along with weak spirits and tart fuel, can be bought almost anywhere, including gas stations.
#710
Re: What's wrong with Canada?
The LCBO is, yes. The Beer Store is owned by a consortium of major brewers. It is regulated by the provincial government.
The same situation is not present in all parts of Canada. Here in QC, good wine and spirits are bought from the SAQ (similar to the LCBO). Table wine and beer, along with weak spirits and tart fuel, can be bought almost anywhere, including gas stations.
The same situation is not present in all parts of Canada. Here in QC, good wine and spirits are bought from the SAQ (similar to the LCBO). Table wine and beer, along with weak spirits and tart fuel, can be bought almost anywhere, including gas stations.
The Beer Store's prices are inline with LCBO, I think the government doesn't let them undercut them as they would lose money then as I would assume is mostly tax on the alcohol.
#711
Joined: Apr 2005
Posts: 9,606
Re: What's wrong with Canada?
I don't think the LCBO and Beer Store really compete on beer sales. I haven't seen 24s in an LCBO.
#712
Re: What's wrong with Canada?
In general, you can't buy alcohol in supermarkets in Ontario. Some have outlets for individual Ontario wineries but for anything else you are stuck with the LCBO/Beer Store.
I don't think the LCBO and Beer Store really compete on beer sales. I haven't seen 24s in an LCBO.
I don't think the LCBO and Beer Store really compete on beer sales. I haven't seen 24s in an LCBO.
I meant compare in price.
#714
Re: What's wrong with Canada?
That's right - different markets, LCBO sells beer on a lower volume, you can buy individual cans - useful if you're not sure whether something is going to be only fit for stripping walls.... The Beer Store sells in multiples of 6, though you pay extra for this privilege and it's most cost efficient to get a 24.
#716
Re: What's wrong with Canada?
Originally Posted by MikeUK;
The province set's a minimum price for beer as a means to limit consumption