Ontario C-Stores Welcome Beer, Wine Sales
The association applauds the move to allow stores to stock craft beer, wine and hard cider.
May 29, 2019
OAKVILLE, Ontario—Soon, Ontario convenience stores will be able to sell wine, beer and hard cider under the Bringing Choice and Fairness to the People Act. The Ontario Convenience Stores Association (OCSA) and the 6,000 neighborhood and family-run businesses it represents supports the Ford government’s work to allow convenience stores to support Ontario craft brewers and wineries, create jobs and deliver more choice and convenience to customers.
The announcement by the province will help bring the system into the modern era. The diverse selection of craft breweries, wineries and cideries in Ontario is unique, and consumers want to enjoy the products they love while supporting local businesses. Ontario convenience stores believe that expanding to convenience, grocery and big box retail stores will unlock new valuable opportunities.
“We are keen to play a role in helping the government increase revenues, create jobs and offer consumers more convenience,” said Dave Bryans, CEO of the association, in a press release. “We’re ready to provide new retailing space for Ontario craft brewers and wineries to showcase their products in their communities, while continuing to be responsible retailers.”
The Ontario government is setting up a win-win situation for consumers and businesses. More retailing space for breweries and wineries means more opportunity for business growth and job creation for both producers and retailers—jobs in communities across Ontario and choice and convenience for consumers.
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