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Is Doug Ford's $225M booze plan worth it?

Ontario Premier Doug Fords $225 million push to expedite getting beer and wine in corner stores may cost far more than advertised, but it fulfills a long-standing promise from Ford as rumours swirl about an early election call.
Premier Doug Ford stands at a podium with a sign saying 'Working for you,' with cans of beer and bottles of wine on shelves in the background.
Ontario Premier Doug Ford has announced the province is speeding up the expansion of alcohol sales, but it's going to cost at least $225 million. (Christopher Katsarov/The Canadian Press)

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Ontario Premier Doug Ford has announced the province will pay at least $225 million to get beer and wine into corner stores over a year ahead of schedule. But why does the province need to pay at all, and why has Ford spent so much time and energy on this issue over his six years in power?

Our Ontario provincial affairs reporter Mike Crawley joins us to explain the massive payment, Ford's political history with alcohol sales and how the new announcement may tie into rumours that an early election is on the horizon.

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