Ontario amends alcohol rules for grocery stores, convenience stores and wine boutiques
Regulation · SectorWire deskSource published
Source: AGCO (Ontario) ·
Summary
Ontario amended Regulation 746/21 under the Liquor Licence and Control Act, 2019 on 16 December 2025, with changes effective 1 January 2026, the AGCO said. Licensed grocery stores, convenience stores and wine boutiques may now advertise and sell alcohol online alongside other products, display energy drinks next to liquor, and apply a minimum retail price of $61.25 for 5,000 mL wine containers.
Why it matters
Licensed grocery stores, convenience stores and wine boutiques may now advertise and sell alcohol online alongside other products.
Cite as: SectorWire, “Ontario amends alcohol rules for grocery stores, convenience stores and wine boutiques”, 2 January 2026, https://sectorwire.news/item/ontario-amends-alcohol-rules-for-grocery-stores-convenience-stores-and/