Pubdate: Wed, 16 Dec 2015
Source: Globe and Mail (Canada)
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Author: Alan Cooke

POT AND BOOZE SOLD HERE?

Ontario Premier Kathleen Wynne (sensibly) says the distribution 
mechanism for marijuana in the province should be through the Liquor 
Control Board of Ontario (Selling Pot Through LCBO 'Makes A Lot Of 
Sense': Wynne - Dec. 15).

Federal interim Conservative Leader Rona Ambrose (predictably) says 
that approach doesn't make sense when it comes to restricting access 
for kids, who still manage to get their hands on liquor (but she 
offers no alternate suggestion).

This seems like a no-brainer: There is already an organization (the 
LCBO) dedicated to the distribution of a restricted substance to 
adults that effectively collects significant tax revenue on its 
sales. Why not piggyback on it?

Alan Cooke, Vancouver
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