$ 1 beer in Ontario starting August 27

Ontario Premier Doug Ford fulfills one of his key promises made during last spring's election campaign that brought him to power.

"We bring $ 1 beer back to Ontario. Consumers love it, participating brewers like it, it's a win-win situation, "said the Conservative leader, according to The Globe and Mail.

This price of $ 1 does not include the deposit.

To encourage brewers to sell their beer at $ 1, which many will not do, the Prime Minister plans to give more visibility and other advertising benefits to those who will offer this price in the liquor store's branches. Ontario.