Ontario runs $8M tab storing U.S. alcohol, as province's plans for stockpile still uncertain
The Ontario government has spent $8 million storing American alcohol that was pulled from shelves, with no clear plan for its disposal or return. While other provinces have returned similar products to shelves or donated proceeds, Ontario continues to warehouse the inventory.
Why it matters
It raises questions about government transparency and the efficient use of taxpayer funds regarding provincial liquor board operations.
"The majority of the product, roughly 97 per cent, remains in good condition and [is] within its normal shelf life," Sebastian Skamski, an LCBO spokesperson, wrote in an email to CBC News.
The article focuses on the financial cost and lack of government transparency, relying on public records and spokesperson statements.
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