TORONTO — Ontario is now offering online shopping options for up to 5,000 different products from the LCBO.
Online shoppers can have Canada Post deliver products directly to their home for $12 per order plus tax or shipped free for pickup at any of the LCBO’s 655 stores. A $50 minimum applies to online orders.
The online shopping option is the latest change in how Ontario consumers access alcohol. Last winter a project to place beer in a limited number of grocery stores was launched. This June cider has also been made available in grocery stores and wine is set to be available this coming fall.
According to a statement from the province, Canada Post and the LCBO will ensure online orders are only made by and delivered to adults of legal drinking age.
In the future up to 16,000 different types of alcohol will be available to the public online.
George Soleas, President and CEO for the LCBO said, ”This e-commerce platform draws on our local and international supplier relationships and buying power, efficient supply chain and extensive store network– bringing our customers across Ontario better access to a world of products. This new virtual LCBO store is a natural extension of our in store shopping experience.”
A statement from the province says the launch of the website “strengthens LCBO’s ability to generate revenue for Ontarians and continue to fund key public services such as health care and education.”
Six Nations Elected Council brought the issue of alcohol delivery up at General Council Tuesday night.
Council confirmed there is currently no bylaw prohibiting alcohol purchased off the reserve to be delivered to homes on the territory by a third party.
