Item - 2014.EX43.12
Tracking Status
- City Council adopted this item on July 8, 2014 without amendments and without debate.
- This item was considered by the Executive Committee on July 2, 2014 and adopted without amendment. It will be considered by City Council on July 8, 2014.
EX43.12 - Vintner’s Quality Alliance Wines at Toronto Farmers’ Markets
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Adopted on Consent
- Wards:
- All
City Council Decision
City Council on July 8, 9, 10 and 11, 2014, adopted the following:
1. City Council receive the report (June 17, 2014) from the Executive Director, Strategic and Corporate Policy for information.
Background Information (Committee)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2014/ex/bgrd/backgroundfile-70881.pdf
(April 11, 2014) Attachment 1 - Correspondence from the Alcohol and Gaming Commission to the City Clerk
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2014/ex/bgrd/backgroundfile-70882.pdf
(June 17, 2014) Attachment 2 - Inventory of Toronto Farmers’ Markets
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2014/ex/bgrd/backgroundfile-70883.pdf
(June 17, 2014) Attachment 3 - Toronto Farmers’ Market Network - Guidelines for Product Sampling by Wineries at Farmers’ Markets
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2014/ex/bgrd/backgroundfile-70884.pdf
EX43.12 - Vintner’s Quality Alliance Wines at Toronto Farmers’ Markets
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Adopted
- Wards:
- All
Committee Recommendations
The Executive Committee recommends that:
1. City Council receive the item for information.
Origin
Summary
This report provides information on regulation amendments to the provincial Liquor Licence Act to permit the sale and sampling of Vintner’s Quality Alliance (VQA) wines at Ontario farmers’ markets on a two-year pilot program basis. Under the program, VQA wineries are authorized to sell and serve samples of their product at farmers’ markets across the province, including markets in Toronto. The Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) delivers and regulates the program. Under the regulation, the City of Toronto has the ability to prohibit VQA wine sales at farmers’ market within its boundaries. City Divisions permit or directly organize twenty farmers’ markets in Toronto, and an additional six farmers’ markets are held on property owned by City agencies. Under the new regulations, VQA wines could be available at these farmers’ markets. City staff are closely monitoring the impact of the program on the markets and adjacent neighbourhoods, and will evaluate the program near the completion of the pilot.
Background Information
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2014/ex/bgrd/backgroundfile-70881.pdf
(April 11, 2014) Attachment 1 - Correspondence from the Alcohol and Gaming Commission to the City Clerk
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2014/ex/bgrd/backgroundfile-70882.pdf
(June 17, 2014) Attachment 2 - Inventory of Toronto Farmers’ Markets
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2014/ex/bgrd/backgroundfile-70883.pdf
(June 17, 2014) Attachment 3 - Toronto Farmers’ Market Network - Guidelines for Product Sampling by Wineries at Farmers’ Markets
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2014/ex/bgrd/backgroundfile-70884.pdf