Ontario expands bring-your-own-alcohol permits to cultural and community events
Source: AGCO (Ontario)
Ontario changed its special-occasion permit rules from 30 April 2026 to allow municipalities to designate outdoor public cultural or community events for bring-your-own-alcohol permits. Organisers must obtain municipal confirmation before applying to the Alcohol and Gaming Commission; permits remain available for events linked to professional, semi-professional or post-secondary sports.
Municipalities can now designate more outdoor public events for permits, creating an additional route for organisers to apply to the AGCO.