This release was issued under a previous government.
“It was important to give Albertans a chance to watch Sunday’s game together, so I was pleased the AGLC was able to accommodate this request. Allowing all licensees to begin liquor service at 5 a.m. was unprecedented for Alberta and proved to be a unique experience for everyone who took part. I know thousands of Albertans truly enjoyed the opportunity to gather in their local pubs, bars and restaurants to watch Canada win gold.
“Because this opportunity was so unprecedented, the AGLC is going to take the time to talk to its partners — including law enforcement, licensees and municipalities — to see how this unique event went. I trust they’ll use the feedback they receive to help them make informed decisions about any similar future requests.
“I had already committed to working with the AGLC and my caucus colleagues to review the Gaming and Liquor Act in the next year. Certainly the discussions that have taken place over social media over the past weekend will be taken into consideration as we develop our public consultation. I know this is a topic that gets Albertans talking.
“At the end of the day, we want to keep everyone in this province safe while ensuring that Albertans can enjoy liquor responsibly.”