Critics accuse Ford of indecision over LCBO paper bags, industry welcomes move

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The Ford government ordered the LCBO this week to look for a new paper bag supplier after the agency selected a Quebec-based company.

Critics are accusing Ontario Premier Doug Ford of indecision over small details instead of big-picture thinking after he ordered theFord wrote to the LCBO this week and told its leadership he was disappointed a Quebec company had bagged the $10-million contract for its stores — directing them to find an Ontario company instead as quickly as possible, but never action.

Ontario NDP Leader said the move showed the government “can’t seem to do anything right,” in her view.Trudeau says Liberals are ‘strong and united’ after caucus meeting The premier’s office and finance minister have also remained tight-lipped on how the agency could get out of the contract it recently inked.

“I hope the premier realizes that by doing this he may be putting other Ontario businesses at risk for doing business outside of this province.” The move, however, has been welcomed by Ontario’s forestry industry, which is set to benefit from the long-term plan to award a new contract to a local supplier.

 

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