Ontario, N.S. sign agreement to sell alcohol across provincial borders

Descrease article font size Increase article font size Ontario and Nova Scotia have signed an agreement that will…
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Oh, for the love of fuck.

Booze manufacturers are upset that the Crown Corp/LCBO are now enforcing a contractual clause stating that they would not sell to other provinces for less than they sell to Ontario.

They're saying that sudden enforcement is 'unfair.'

Look, I'm not a fan of the LCBO as a whole, just as I'm not in favour of any monopoly. But a contract does not typically compel exercise of enforcement in the case of a violation. It lays the groundwork for measures to be taken in the case of a violation if the aggrieved party so chooses. The Crown Corp did not so choose until recently, though it was within their rights.

And there are lots of reasons not to seek redress, starting with goodwill and court costs, and moving from there. But this is black and white. Exercising an option on the table after a period of letting it slide is normal.

I'm glad the judge agrees.
https://www.thestar.com/business/booze-giants-lose-lawsuit-against-lcbo-over-lowest-price-breach-of-contract/article_1eb1c9fb-3d3d-4f4c-bfde-aacefd0d61d7.html

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Ford says LCBO won’t bring back American booze despite renewed Trump threat

Ontario Premier Doug Ford says he won’t drop an LCBO ban on American alcohol after United States President Donald…
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