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Ontario Stands Firm on LCBO Ban Amid Trade Tensions

1/5/2026

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  • Ontario Finance Minister Peter Bethlenfalvy reaffirmed province's commitment to a Liquor Control Board of Ontario (LCBO) ban amid trade talks with U.S. President Donald Trump.
  • The ban, in place since March, benefits Ontario wines and craft beers.
  • U.S. tariffs contribute to a rising unemployment rate of 7.8%.
  • Opposition parties criticize the slow flow of aid to the unemployed.
  • The Skills Development Fund faces scrutiny for management, with calls for transparency.