During 1993-94, there have been 11 liquor licences issued for premises in the municipality of Iqaluit. By class of licence, these include two cocktail lounge licences, five dining room licences, two club licences, one private recreational facility licence and one canteen licence.
The last year for which annual liquor sales figures are presently reportable is 1992-93. During that year, liquor sales to licensed premises in the municipality of Iqaluit were equal to $2,188,469. Revenue from these sales was approximately $994,609.
During 1993-94, there have been 42 liquor licences issued for premises in Yellowknife. By class of licence, these include 14 cocktail lounge licences, 17 dining room licences, one off-premises licence, four club licences, one private recreational facility licence, one cultural and sports facility licence, one brew pub licence and three canteen licences.
During 1992-93, liquor sales to licensed premises in the city of Yellowknife were equal to $3,273,148. Revenue from these sales was approximately $1,787,400.
Per capita consumption in Iqaluit during 1992-93 is 132 litres per year compared to 140 lites per capita consumption in Yellowknife, per year.
The office of the senior liquor inspector is located in Yellowknife. This position is responsible for planning and directing the liquor inspections program across the Northwest Territories and include providing: information services to licensees and the general public; training and supervision of contract inspectors; liaison with law enforcement and regulatory agencies; advisory support to the Liquor Licensing Board; and server intention training programs. Thirty per cent of the incumbent's time is allocated to carrying out inspections of licensed premises, but this frequently includes the inspection of licensees in communities outside Yellowknife.
In addition, the Liquor Licensing Board has contracted annually with a single individual to provide periodic spot checks of licensed premises in Yellowknife. The contractor is paid an amount for each spot check completed, to an annual maximum of two thousand ($2,000) dollars.