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AGCO requires valid training certificates for Ontario liquor roles

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Source: AGCO (Ontario)

The Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) says people in specified liquor sales, service, sampling and delivery roles in Ontario must hold valid training certificates. Certificates must be renewed every five years; the AGCO has approved retail, delivery and Smart Serve training programmes for different roles.

Liquor licensees must match staff training to their roles and ensure certificates remain valid under Ontario requirements.

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