Policy and Position Papers on Privatization

While we have and continue to accumulate publications and references from a broad range of sources, we also welcome any suggested additions to the list.

See also: Letters/Articles/Submissions by APN and others relating to privatization.

Retail Alcohol Monopolies and Regulation: Preserving the Public Interest [PDF], Dr. Norman Giesbrecht, CAMH, (cover letter from Paul Garfinkel [PDF]) January 16, 2004

City of Toronto, Response to Proposed LCBO Franchise Expansion - 2002:

• A Public Health Response to the Proposed LCBO Franchise System [PDF], January 18, 2002
• Substance Abuse Sub-Committee Recommended Amendments [PDF], January 23, 2002
• Board of Health Recommendations [PDF], January 29, 2002

Discussion Paper on the Privatization of Alcohol Sales and Distribution in Ontario, Ontario Community Council On Impaired Driving

The Public Health Impact of Changes in Access to Alcohol in Ontario [PDF], City of Ottawa, November 5, 1996

The Health Impact of Changes in Access to Alcohol - Community Responses to the Board of Health Report of the Task Force on Privatization, North York Board of Health, March 28, 1996

Privatization Report, Toronto Public Health Department, February 15, 1996

Proposed Privatization/Deregulation of Alcohol Sales in Ontario Report, Regional Municipality of Waterloo Report