Background Information
What is Alcohol Policy?
This provides a working definition, indicating that policies may be developed by governments and other institutions and can have an impact on individuals, groups and communities.
Why do we need Alcohol Policies?
Several reasons are offered, here including the scope of alcohol problems and potential impact of policies in reducing health and safety risks associated with alcohol.
Who Implements and Enforces the Provincial Law?
A one-page summary of the different roles of the AGCO and the LCBO.
who is responsible for what areas of alcohol regulation and sales.
Who are the Key Players?
A brief summary of institutions and organizations that have a stake or interest in alcohol policies.
What are the Emerging Issues?
A number of emerging policy issues are outlined, including prioritizing various competing interventions and the allocation of resources.
Milestones in Alcohol Policy
Going back to 1648, a decade-by-decade summary of significant policy-related events.