Ontario now sells beer in convenience stores
Journalist and commentator Matt Gurney, co-founder of The Line, reflected on the inconsistency in the province’s approach to substances.
When Ontario Premier Doug Ford announced plans to allow convenience stores to sell beer, wine, and coolers starting in September, it appeared to be a straightforward move, aligning with practices in many other provinces and states.
But in Ontario, things are rarely that simple.
Journalist and commentator Matt Gurney, co-founder of The Line, reflected on the inconsistency in the province’s approach to substances.
"If you were an alien observing from the mothership and you saw a beer monopoly, free-market cannabis, and supervised opioid injection, imagine what you’d conclude about that place’s policies on harmful substances," Gurney remarked.
The decision has cost the government hundreds of millions of dollars, ignited a debate over the accessibility of intoxicants, and provoked outrage from various advocacy groups.
The question remains: Why can’t Ontario have a more straightforward approach to alcohol?
