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 Anyone who wants a Liquor Sales Licence
must apply to the Registrar of the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario.
The application process takes a minimum of six to eight weeks, and may be longer if there is a public objection to the licence.
When deciding whether a licence should be issued, the Registrar may consider such factors as:
- the potential effect on residential neighbours;
- the applicant's previous experience in the hospitality industry;
- the financial viability of the business (including the operator's ability to pay Retail Sales Tax);
- whether the premises comply with the Liquor Licence Act and Regulations, municipal zoning, bylaws, fire and health laws;
- whether the establishment offers a variety of meals;
- whether the municipality allows the sale of wine, beer and/or spirits;
- the applicant's criminal record.
It is mandatory that all licensees, managers, and servers take the Smart Serve responsible training program.
 While we try to keep up with the many changes to the Liquor Licence Act, the information contained
in this section, cannot and should not be taken as definitive and complete. Visit the AGCO (Alcohol & Gaming Commission of
Ontario) Website for up to date information and current changes to the Liquor Licence Act and / or Regulations @
www.agco.on.ca or call 416-326-0450 / 1-800-522-2876.
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