Together We're Bitter

[Drake]

I'm still on the fence wrt beer (I have no problem at all with the LCBO).  While I would like to see some opening of beer sales beyond the Beer Store, I wonder whether the Province couldn't suck more much-needed revenue out of the operation by imposing a royalty on sales.  I suspect the Province could pull in 10% of sales, without affecting the price of beer, if the measure were combined with measures to increase competition.  The reported "sweet deal" between the Beer Store and the LCBO restricting the latter to the sale of six-packs needs to go, the sooner the better.

Seeing as the LCBO can sell beer, to maximize the profit you are suggesting they would simply withdraw the Beer store's ability to sell beer and that would be it. They would be the sole seller of take out alcohol in the province. 

For anyone else that is interested, please visit this link to view a documentary largely produced in our region about this subject. I funded it on kickstarter and I am impressed with the finished product, but not happy with the way the province operates.