Ontario budget aimed at boosting local wine production, alcohol retailers | Unpublished
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Author: Clare O’Hara
Publication Date: May 15, 2025 - 20:08

Ontario budget aimed at boosting local wine production, alcohol retailers

May 15, 2025
Bars and restaurants in Ontario can expect to save money on their alcohol bills as the provincial liquor retailer cuts costs for small businesses for the remainder of 2025. The provincial government announced Thursday that the Liquor Control Board of Ontario will increase the wholesale discount rate for 23,000 small businesses across the province to 15 per cent, up from the current 10-per-cent rate.


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