Doug Ford is making the best argument he can to privatize the LCBO and end a government monopoly on being the wholesaler for booze. First Ontario’s Premier decided in March to remove all American alcohol from LCBO shelves, now he’s threatening to remove all Diageo products.

In both instances the reason for the moves are political considerations of the Premier.

Think about that, Doug Ford is single-handedly deciding that hundreds of products that you used to buy are no longer allowed to be sold on Ontario. The products are safe, they meet all provincial, national and even international standards, but they are products Ford has a political grudge against.

“As the exclusive wholesaler, American brands will no longer be available in LCBO catalogue, meaning other retailers, bars and restaura

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