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- Converting some LCBO locations to specialty shops which emphasize craft beer or craft distillery products.
- Establishing an online ordering system that would allow any alcohol producer or supplier in the world – including breweries – to offer products that can be ordered for pick-up at any LCBO location.
- Allowing a number of private craft beer specialty stores to open, featuring beer from Ontario and around the world.
- Increasing the Cost of Service charges levied against The Beer Store, while also legislating that the owners of the chain – Molson, Labatt and Sleeman – cannot increase the prices changed to consumers in order to offset the higher fees.
- Adding 12-packs to the beer selection at the LCBO, which is currently limited to selling 6-packs or smaller formats due to an agreement with The Beer Store.
- Mandating greater corporate transparency for The Beer Store, and ensuring that non-owner breweries are given equal display of their products in the retail stores.