The Canadian Federation of Independent Business says it’s time Newfoundland and Labrador, and the rest of Atlantic Canada, lift some of the restrictions on alcohol sales, and allow retailers to sell more.
Duncan Robertson CFIB, (submitted)
Spokesperson Duncan Robertson says many provinces, including Alberta, Saskatchewan, B.C., Quebec and Ontario allow alcoholic beverages to be purchased at private businesses.
A recent CFIB report shows that 77 per cent of Atlantic Canadian small businesses want their government to allow private retailers like convenience stores, gas stations and grocery stores to sell alcoholic beverages.
Robertson says it’s time the Atlantic provinces to catch up to the rest of Canada.
“To Newfoundland’s credit, they do allow local brewed beer products to be sold at corner stores / convenience stores, but we want to see that expanded across cideries, across wineries as well to ensure that there’s a broad selection for consumers, because at the end of the day, we want consumers to have that choice, whether they spend their dollar at a government monopoly, or at a local small business.”
