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Ontario Premier Doug Ford's $225M plan for booze in corner stores is probed by Ontario provincial affairs reporter Mike Crawley. They discuss the hefty payment, Ford's history with alcohol sales, ties to potential early elections, and the controversy surrounding the move.
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- Premier Doug Ford's $225M investment in expanding beer and wine sales to convenience stores ahead of schedule raises questions about the rush and necessity of the hefty payment.
- The potential tie-in of Doug Ford's expedited alcohol sales plan to rumors of an early election call in Ontario highlights the interplay between political strategy, fulfilling promises, and public reception.
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Costly Contract Breakage for Alcohol Sales
Doug Ford's decision to expedite the availability of beer and wine in Ontario convenience stores comes with a hefty price tag of at least $225 million. The early termination of the exclusive contract with the beer store, which limited alcohol sales to only 450 supermarkets, drives this cost. Despite the original contract expiring in 2025, the government's payment allows beer in convenience stores significantly earlier, raising questions about the rush.
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