The McGuinty government is planning to introduce legislative, regulatory and policy changes that will enhance the Liquor Licence Act (LLA) to help increase consumer choice and to protect bar patrons from dangers such as the so-called date rape drugs.
One proposed change would allow patrons to take their drink to a hallway or washroom. This allows the consumer choice in monitoring their drink at all times reducing the likelihood an unknown substance, such as date rape drugs, could be added to it without their knowledge.
“Date rape drugs are a concern for young women on college and university campuses across Ontario,” said Nora Loreto, vice president of education in the Ryerson University Students’ Union. “We support the government’s proposed changes that would give people the choice of never having to leave their drink unattended.”
