Convenience stores across Ontario are allowed to sell booze as of Thursday as the province significantly loosens its grip on the alcohol marketplace.
Corner stores are excited about the change and expect foot traffic to increase significantly, said Kenny Shim, the president of the Ontario Convenience Store Association, which represents about 7,000 of 10,000 such stores across the province."I have to admit, I'm excited, we're all excited because sales are down because of the bad economy," Shim said.
"When people come to buy a beer, they'll buy some peanuts, maybe some cups for beer pong, some beef jerky, bottle openers, that kind of stuff," he said. "I have children, too, and the last thing I want is to sell to a minor, plus the penalties are so severe that it's not worth risking your entire business for a few bottles of beer."
"This is good for choice and it's really good for a local jobs," Finance Minister Peter Bethlenfalvy said in an interview. "So I'm feeling really good." They say the easier access to alcohol will increase dependence, cause chronic diseases, and increase injuries, suicides, and impaired driving."We take it extremely seriously, social responsibility," he said.
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