Ontario Premier Doug Ford is expected to roll out the provincial government’s buck a beer plan when he visits a brewery early today in Picton. The slogan is reminiscent of old-fashioned saloons offering “free lunch” and the ultimate truth that there is none. Buck a beer was one of Ford’s promises during the election campaign. He has also vowed to expand the sale of beer and wine to corner and box stores in Ontario. It appears a 25 cent reduction in the price of a beer will be achieved by lowering the tax. The reduction won’t apply to draft beer, sources report, so a visit to the pub in a search for free lunch will still cost the same.
