The Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) processes and issues Liquor Licenses. There are two types of liquor licenses. The first type is a new liquor licence for a permanent establishment such as a restaurant or retail store. The other type of licence is a Special Occasion Permit, which is for a special, one-time event.
In addition to licensing requirements set out by AGCO, the Town of LaSalle also has an Alcohol Risk Management Policy (pdf) which must be adhered to. Applicants are required to read the policy, directly contact each necessary department, and take the necessary steps to ensure compliance.
Applications for liquor licensing can be accessed through the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario's online portal.
Liquor licensing for a permanent establishment (such as a bar or restaurant) is granted by the AGCO. Application packages are available online.
The application includes a Municipal Information Form which must be filled out by the applicant and provided directly to the Town of LaSalle Clerk's Office:
Town of LaSalle
Clerk's Office
5950 Malden Road
LaSalle, Ontario
N9H 1S4
The Town of LaSalle Clerk's Office processing fee is $50.00, payable by cheque, cash, or debit. The Municipal Information Form is processed as follows:
Special Occasion Permits are required for the sale and service of alcoholic beverages at special occasions such as weddings, charity fundraisers, and receptions. A Special Occasion Permit is needed any time alcohol is offered for sale or served anywhere other than in a licensed establishment or a private place (such as a private office or a residence). Special Occasion Permits are issued through Liquor Control Board of Ontario (LCBO) Special Occasion Permit service stores throughout the province on behalf of the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario.
There are three types of special occasions for which a permit may be issued:
Applicants Must Provide Notice to the Municipality for outdoor events.
The applicant's timelines for notifying local authorities are:
Applicants are also required to apply for a Noise By-law Exemption (pdf) if amplified sound will occur during the outdoor event.
The Town of LaSalle Clerk's Office processing fee for a Special Occasion Permit is $50.00 payable by cheque, cash, or debit.
The AGCO issues Temporary Extension of a Liquor Sales Licence (14 days or less)
Do you need to extend your licensed premises to adjacent areas for a special event?
Licensees holding a valid liquor sales licence may submit an application to temporarily extend the existing licensed areas to an adjacent area. The AGCO will consider applications for a period no longer than 14 days.
The application, including all supporting documentation, must be received by the AGCO 30 days in advance of the commencement of the event.
The Town of LaSalle Clerk's Office processing fee for the Letter of Non-Objection is $25.00, payable by cheque, cash or debit.
The City Clerk's Office processes the letter of notification, as follows:
For more information on applying for a Liquor Licence, Special Occasion Permit, and Temporary Liquor Licence Extension, please contact the AGCO at:
Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario
90 Sheppard Ave E
Suite 200
Toronto, Ontario
M2N 0A4
Telephone: 1-416-326-8700
or toll free in Ontario: 1-800-522-2876
Fax: 1-416-326-5555
Email AGCO
Website: http://www.agco.on.ca/en/home/index.aspx