Fedeli says the province is selling LCBO stores

Nipissing MPP Vic Fedeli says the province is planning on selling 250 LCBO locations in Ontario including two in North Bay on Algonquin and Worthington.

He says it is strictly a cash grab.

Fedeli says the government hasn’t indicated how many jobs will be impacted.

Nothing on this has been announced by the province. 

Meantime, Fedeli on the weekend attended the Ontario PC convention.

The first one for leader Patrick Brown.

He says it was great convention for Brown as the party continues to widen its reach.

Fedeli is also criticizing the cap and trade system being brought in by the province.

He sees it as a tax grab while his party’s approach to climate change is to make any changes revenue neutral.

Finance Minister Charles Sousa said the proposed sale will not reduce the LCBO’s presence.

Sousa did not confirm or deny the possible sale.

“What may occur – be it a leased premise or owned premise – that would be up to the LCBO to determine the best value for taxpayer money,” he said.

An LCBO spokesperson says the board has no intention of selling any of its stores at this time.

-with files from Canadian Press