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In: Alcohol - Tuesday, May 5, 2020
Changes to minimum price for spirits ordered with food for takeout and delivery
As part of the Government of Ontario’s continued efforts to support businesses significantly impacted by the outbreak of COVID-19, the government has approved a change affecting liquor sales licensees that comes into effect today.
Regulation 719 under the Liquor Licence Act (LLA) has been amended to reduce the minimum price of...
As part of its broader package of measures to support Ontarians and businesses that have been significantly impacted by the outbreak of COVID-19, the Government of Ontario is making it easier for cideries to sell directly to consumers.
Effective immediately, the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) has temporarily removed...
In: Lottery - Tuesday, April 28, 2020
AGCO Update for Charitable Lotteries During the COVID-19 Pandemic
The AGCO remains committed to helping organizations that are licensed to conduct charitable lotteries in Ontario throughout the COVID-19 pandemic and its aftermath. The AGCO understands that charitable priorities and operational circumstances are changing due to the evolving health and safety situation.
Flexibility on Use of Lottery...On March 20, 2020, in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the AGCO authorized a temporary extension that allowed retail stores including authorized grocery stores, Manufacturer’s Retail Stores, LCBO stores including Convenience Outlets, and Brewers Retail Inc. stores (The Beer Store) to sell alcohol from 7:00am to 11:00pm. This extension was set...
The period of free enrollment to the Smart Serve Responsible Alcohol Sales and Service Training Program has now ended. The Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) and Smart Serve partnered to offer free enrollment to the program in April to quickly increase the availability of certified delivery drivers and support the hospitality...
On April 7, the AGCO announced it would temporarily pause issuing cannabis Retail Store Authorizations (RSA) during the period of the Government of Ontario’s emergency order on business closures. Since then, the AGCO has been working with the government on ways to support the emergency order and its public health objectives while also...
On March 18, 2020, we advised you that the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) would be extending by three months the term of all the active liquor, gaming and cannabis licences, authorizations and registrations it has issued. This measure was put in place as a support to the people and businesses regulated by the AGCO who are...
On March 17, 2020 the Premier of Ontario declared a state of emergency in Ontario and ordered the closure of non-essential businesses in the province. Authorized cannabis retail stores were initially deemed essential businesses. On April 3, 2020 a revised list was issued, further reducing the number of essential businesses. Cannabis retail...
In: Cannabis - Tuesday, April 7, 2020
Ontario Allows Cannabis Delivery and Curbside Pick-up from Authorized Retail Stores During COVID-19
Due to the COVID-19 outbreak, the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) is authorizing cannabis retail stores in Ontario to offer delivery and curbside pick-up services. This new temporary measure is the result of an emergency order introduced today by the Government of Ontario to help fight against the illegal cannabis market....
On March 26, the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) announced new measures introduced by the Government of Ontario temporarily allowing liquor licensed establishments to sell beer, wine and spirits as part of food orders for takeout or delivery.
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In: Cannabis - Friday, April 3, 2020
Government Announces further extended measures for Covid-19, affecting cannabis retail stores
On Friday, April 3, the Government of Ontario further extended measures to help contain the spread of COVID-19 and protect public health. The government has revised its list of essential services and is requiring all other businesses to close by 11:59 pm on Saturday April 4. This closure will be in effect for 14 days, with the possibility of an...
The Ontario government has issued an emergency order under the Emergency Management and Civil Protection Act to prohibit organized public events and social gatherings of more than five people with the exception of Funerals which are...
In: Alcohol - Thursday, March 26, 2020
Info Bulletin No. 61: Liquor sales licensees may now sell liquor for takeout or delivery along with food
On March 17, 2020 the Premier of Ontario declared a state of emergency in Ontario and ordered that all bars and restaurants in the province close, except for offering takeout and delivery of food. On March 23, the Government of Ontario included as an essential service restaurants and other food facilities that prepare and serve food, but only...
In: Alcohol - Thursday, March 26, 2020
Ontario Adopts Temporary Measures to Support Bars, Restaurants and Alcohol Retailers During the COVID-19 Situation
The Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) is announcing a number of temporary measures to support Ontarians and businesses that have been significantly impacted by the spread of COVID-19...
This message is to help municipalities that license charitable lottery schemes in Ontario understand their options in light of the societal impact of COVID-19. These are truly exceptional times that are affecting all aspects of our lives. We wish to offer as much guidance and support as we can to all those who rely on the AGCO’s services...
In: Lottery - Thursday, March 19, 2020
AGCO Update - Options for Charitable Lotteries during the COVID-19 pandemic
This message is to help charitable organizations that are licensed to operate charitable lottery schemes in Ontario understand their options in light of the societal impact of COVID-19. These are truly exceptional times that are affecting all aspects of our lives. We wish to offer as much guidance and support as we can to all those who rely on...
During this extraordinary and challenging time, the AGCO will continue its activities and services as long as the sectors we regulate remain operative. We are very aware and empathetic to the toll of this pandemic on affected businesses, individuals and families. We are making every effort to support our customers by continuing to deliver...
The Premier of Ontario declared a state of emergency in Ontario and has ordered that all bars and restaurants in the province close, except for offering takeout food and delivery.
We appreciate the significant impact these closures will have on all those in the hospitality sector across the province and share your deep concern for...
In: General - Wednesday, March 18, 2020
AGCO will extend the term of your active licence, authorization and/or registration
In light of the extraordinary measures being taken by the Government of Ontario to respond to the COVID-19 pandemic, the AGCO will extend the term of all active liquor, gaming and cannabis licences, authorizations and registrations it has issued by three months.
In the case of horse racing, all horseperson licences will be extended...
This message is to confirm the AGCO will be maintaining its services in support of the businesses and citizens that rely on our activities. We will be adapting our services as needed, guided by advice from public health officials.
Monitor recommendations and direction from government and public health authoritiesYour decisions...
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