This article, “Monopolies should not control legal marijuana,” by Vince Fiorito discusses Premier Kathleen Wynne’s endorsement of the idea that marijuana sales in Ontario should be controlled by the LCBO. Fiorito explains that the LCBO and The Beer store have extreme control over the alcohol industry. With this size and control, they can be considered a monopoly. Fiorito also expresses that the two government operated companies have a profit motive and are encouraging alcohol consumption. The LCBO and The Beer Store do not make any attempt to reduce harm to society from recreational alcohol consumption with their profits. Government policy and the control of marijuana production would ultimately be dictated by the powerful corporation similar
