The Saskatchewan government wants to know what residents think about how liquor stores in the province should operate.
It released a discussion paper today containing five options, including maintaining the current government retail system.
The other options include an expanded private retail system, a fully private retail system such as Alberta’s, managed transition to a fully private system and an expanded government retail system.
There are about 75 government liquor stores currently operating, along with 190 franchises in private businesses in rural areas, plus 450 off-sale outlets and three private full-line liquor stores.
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Minister responsible for Saskatchewan Liquor and Gaming Authority Don McMorris said the government wants the public to consider the five potential models and delivery options within them.
At www.saskatchewan.ca/liquorretail, people can read the discussion paper, complete a survey and offer comments.
“We know we’re going to need some more new stores to help meet future demand and we also know we have some existing stores that will need investments in the future,” McMorris said.
“Before we decide how to proceed, we want to hear what customers, stakeholders and the general public have to say.”
