Brian Ford

The Registrar of the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario proposed to suspend the licensee's liquor licence following a fatal motor vehicle accident involving a patron who had attended a corporate Christmas party at the licensee's banquet hall.

Toxicology evidence established that the patron's blood alcohol concentration was more than twice the legal limit at the time of death.

However, witness testimony indicated that the patron did not exhibit visible signs of intoxication during the event, likely due to functional tolerance.

The Board dismissed the allegations, finding insufficient evidence that the licensee knew or ought to have known of the patron's drunkenness or that the patron appeared intoxicated when served.

The Registrar issued a Notice of Proposal to revoke the liquor licence of Colonel Mustard's Pub and Deli.

The principal of the corporate licensee, while managing another establishment, assaulted an AGCO inspector, attempted to bribe him, destroyed evidence, and uttered death threats, leading to criminal convictions.

The Board found that this conduct provided reasonable grounds to conclude the licensee would not carry on business in accordance with the law and with integrity and honesty.

The liquor licence was immediately revoked.

Following a finding that the licensee failed to clear signs of sale and service of alcohol within 45 minutes of closing, the Board considered the appropriate sanction.

The Registrar sought a seven-day suspension based on the licensee's prior record of suspensions, while the licensee argued for a warning, noting the minor nature of the breach and the financial impact of a suspension.

The Board ordered a three-day suspension as a matter of general and specific deterrence.

The Registrar of the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario proposed to suspend and revoke the licensee's liquor licence following incidents involving intoxicated patrons, driving under the influence, and an altercation involving security staff.

The licensee admitted to most of the allegations but contested the revocation under clause 6(2)(d) of the Liquor Licence Act.

The Board dismissed the revocation allegation, finding the licensee honest and committed to operating lawfully.

The Board lifted the interim suspension subject to conditions and ordered a 14-day suspension in addition to the 26 days already served.

The Registrar of the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario issued a Notice of Proposal to suspend and revoke the licensee's liquor licence, along with an interim suspension order.

Following a hearing, the Board ordered the interim suspension lifted subject to several conditions, including the installation of cameras and maintenance of an occurrence book.

Having found violations of the Liquor Licence Act and its regulations, the Board ordered a 14-day suspension of the licence.

The applicant applied for an additional outdoor licensed area for 12 persons at its restaurant.

The Registrar issued a Notice of Proposal to review the application due to written objections from residents.

At the hearing, no objectors attended, but the Board considered their written submissions.

The Board approved the application subject to conditions, including no music on the patio, the construction of an acoustical fence, no smoking, and a 10:00 p.m. closing time.

The Registrar issued a Notice of Proposed Order to revoke the Registrant's registration as a gaming supplier after the Registrant pled guilty to keeping a device for gambling under the Criminal Code.

The parties submitted an Agreed Statement of Facts and a Joint Submission on Disposition.

The Board accepted the joint submission, ordering a 21-day suspension of the registration and imposing ongoing conditions, including a prohibition on unlicensed gaming machines on the premises.

The Registrar of the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario issued an Order of Immediate Suspension against a registered gaming assistant after he was charged with ten serious criminal offences, including sexual assault and making and possessing child pornography.

The Registrant requested a hearing.

The Board heard evidence from the police investigator regarding the allegations, which involved a hidden camera in a bathroom and sexual abuse of minors.

The Board found that the serious nature of the charges raised significant concerns regarding the integrity of the gaming industry and the public interest.

The Board upheld the immediate suspension until the criminal charges are concluded.

The applicant, Gilkem Holdings Inc., applied for additional licensed areas to operate a patio at its establishment.

The Registrar issued a Notice of Proposal to review the application due to written objections from local residents regarding parking and traffic.

Prior to the hearing, the applicant and the objectors reached an agreement whereby the objections were withdrawn in exchange for the applicant consenting to specific conditions on the liquor licence, including restricted hours of service and a prohibition on music.

The Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario approved the application subject to the agreed-upon conditions.

The Registrar of the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario issued Notices of Proposal to suspend and revoke the liquor licence of the respondent licensee.

The parties submitted an Agreed Statement of Facts admitting that a patron was allowed to enter with a gun and fired shots, intoxicated patrons were permitted on the premises, and the licensee failed to comply with a security condition.

The Board accepted the joint submission and ordered a 60-day suspension of the liquor licence.

Following a hearing and a decision finding that the registrant contravened the Gaming Control Act, 1992 and ordering a two-week suspension of her gaming assistant registration, the Board issued an order setting the specific dates for the suspension.

The suspension was ordered to commence on January 1, 2010, and continue until January 14, 2010, based on dates proposed by the registrant.

The Registrar of the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario issued a Notice of Proposed Order to suspend the registration of a gaming assistant due to past conduct and contraventions of the Gaming Control Act.

At the hearing, the Registrant admitted to the violations and agreed to a proposed sanction.

The Board ordered a two-week suspension of the registration and imposed a condition requiring the Registrant to submit an approved financial plan to repay her debts.

The Applicant applied for a liquor licence for Polson Pier.

The Registrar issued a Notice of Proposal to review the application.

Prior to the hearing, the parties, including the City of Toronto and the Toronto Island Noise Committee, reached a settlement agreement to approve the licence subject to extensive noise containment conditions.

The Board approved the application and ordered the agreed-upon conditions attached to the licence.