This is a topic that needs more investigation. As the Member is aware, a lot of these people that bootleg wouldn't actually go into the liquor store to buy the alcohol themselves. They would use, and the word is "use," other people to go to buy the alcohol for them, which takes some of the pressure off of them. They have ways that they work around it, and I think restrictions have been tried before. If there was a known bootlegger that came in, again, we would have to have a look at this because I can't stand here right now and say, yes, we're going to do it. I'm just pointing out reality is that they use a lot of different people to go to get their supply for them, and then they sell it. It is something that is widespread. It is widespread, and it is something that we would not like to see happen, and we would like more people to stand up and take a stand against this. Good on some of the folks in the community that battle alcohol, and the effects it has on the communities. All the power to them. If there is any support that we can provide them, it is something that this government should consider. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.
Robert C. McLeod on Question 429-18(3): Use of Alcohol Sales to Fund Alcohol Abuse Treatment Programs
In the Legislative Assembly on October 23rd, 2018. See this statement in context.
Question 429-18(3): Use of Alcohol Sales to Fund Alcohol Abuse Treatment Programs
Oral Questions
October 23rd, 2018
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