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Industry group says restaurants should be allowed to sell beer to go

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Submitted by Marijuana News on Tue, 04/07/2015 - 08:00

TORONTO -- The people who own restaurants, bars and pubs in Ontario have an idea to give consumers another option to buy beer -- so-called "off sales" from their establishments.

The industry group Restaurants Canada says six provinces, including Quebec and British Columbia, already allow restaurants and bars to sell beer for home consumption as part of their liquor licences.

Restaurants Canada vice-president James Rilett says staff in restaurants and bars are trained to sell alcoholic beverages, and calls the idea of "off sales" a natural evolution in Ontario's retail system.

Rilett says "off sales" would also mean wider distribution for craft and micro brewers who complain about their limited access to the LCBO and Beer Store.

The Liberal government has already made it clear the spring budget will include changes to the way beer and wine are sold in Ontario.

Premier Kathleen Wynne ruled out the idea of selling...

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