Patricia McQuaid

Patricia McQuaid

AGCOUnanimous0 cases2006–2009

DA

Dianne Axmith

AGCONov 20, 2007

Allegation of permitting drunkenness dismissed as inspectors' distant observations were insufficient to prove intoxication.

The Registrar of the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario proposed to suspend the respondent's liquor licence, alleging that the licensee permitted drunkenness in the establishment contrary to subsection 45(1) of O. Reg. 719/90.

The allegations arose from an inspection on St. Patrick's Day, where inspectors observed five patrons exhibiting signs of intoxication from a distance but did not speak to them.

The licensee presented evidence that the patrons were merely boisterous and celebrating, not intoxicated.

The Board dismissed the allegation, finding that the inspectors' observations from a distance were insufficient to establish on a balance of probabilities that the patrons were drunk, particularly given the context of the celebration.

Registrar, Alcohol and Gaming Commission Ontario v. 1157056 Ontario Limited O/A Ein-Stein Café & Pub, 2007 CanLII 58223

RK

Richard Kulis

189 cases2003–2018

Patricia McQuaid

AGCONov 19, 2007

Pre-hearing order issued setting disclosure deadlines for a liquor licence suspension hearing.

At a pre-hearing conference regarding a Notice of Proposal to suspend a liquor licence, the Board of the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario issued procedural directions.

The Board ordered the licensee and the Registrar to exchange witness lists, evidence summaries, and further disclosure ten days prior to the scheduled hearing.

The licensee was also directed to notify the hearings office if legal representation is retained.

Registrar of the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario v. 1613799 Ontario Inc., 2007 CanLII 58229

Patricia McQuaid

David C. Gavsie

AGCONov 15, 2007

Liquor licence interim suspension maintained after police found large quantities of suspected illegal drugs on premises.

The Registrar of the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario issued a Notice of Proposal to revoke the liquor licence of the Golden Ring Bar and Grill, and an interim suspension order, following a police raid that uncovered large quantities of suspected controlled substances (oxycodone, valium, codeine) and cash on the premises and on the person of the co-owner.

The Board found on a balance of probabilities that the Licensee violated subsection 45(2) of O.Reg 719/90 by permitting illegal drugs on the premises, and that there were reasonable grounds to conclude the business would not be carried on with integrity and honesty under clause 6(2)(d) of the Liquor Licence Act.

The interim suspension was maintained pending written submissions on penalty.

Registrar, Alcohol and Gaming Commission Ontario v. 352085 Ontario Limited O/A Golden Ring Bar and Grill, 2007 CanLII 58225

Patricia McQuaid

David C. Gavsie

AGCONov 2, 2007

Interim suspension of liquor licence maintained pending final decision on revocation.

The Registrar of the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario ordered an interim suspension of the licensee's liquor licence in the interest of public safety, pending a hearing into a proposal to revoke the licence.

Following the completion of the hearing, the Registrar requested that the interim suspension continue until the Board issued its final decision.

The Board ordered that it was in the public interest for the interim suspension to remain in effect until the final decision is delivered.

Registrar, Alcohol and Gaming Commission Ontario v. 352085 Ontario Limited O/A Golden Ring Bar and Grill, 2007 CanLII 47122

Patricia McQuaid

David C. Gavsie

Practising Law - Employed80 cases2007–2026

AGCONov 1, 2007

Interim suspension of liquor licence maintained in the public interest pending continuation of revocation hearing.

The Registrar of the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario ordered an interim suspension of the licensee's liquor licence in the interest of public safety.

At the commencement of the hearing into the proposal to revoke the licence, the Registrar requested that the interim suspension continue until the next hearing day, while the licensee requested it be lifted.

The Board ordered that the interim suspension remain in effect in the public interest until the next hearing day.

Registrar, Alcohol and Gaming Commission Ontario v. 352085 Ontario Limited O/A Golden Ring Bar and Grill, 2007 CanLII 47123

JB

Jessica Braun

SK

S. Grace Kerr

AGCOUnanimous0 cases2007–2017

Patricia McQuaid

AGCONov 1, 2007

Liquor licence application approved on consent subject to noise and operational conditions.

The applicant applied for a liquor sales licence for a restaurant and lounge.

The City of Toronto and a local residents' association initially objected but reached a consent agreement with the applicant.

The Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario approved the application subject to numerous conditions, including noise control measures, patio restrictions, and a prohibition on operating as a nightclub.

Registrar, Alcohol and Gaming Commission Ontario v. 1733346 Ontario Inc., 2007 CanLII 47095

Phillip Morris

192 cases2002–2019

LB

Lee Baig

2 cases2007–2007

Patricia McQuaid

In Private Practice36 cases2007–2022

AGCOOct 26, 2007

Pre-hearing order issued setting deadlines for mutual disclosure in liquor licence suspension proceeding.

At a pre-hearing teleconference regarding a Notice of Proposal to suspend a liquor licence, the Board of the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario ordered mutual disclosure.

The licensee was ordered to disclose its witness list and evidence summaries pursuant to Rule 7 of the AGCO Rules of Practice by October 29, 2007.

The Registrar was ordered to complete any further disclosure, including regarding an alleged October 16 incident, by October 26, 2007.

Registrar of the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario v. 1089892 Ontario Inc. (Roxy's Nightclub), 2007 CanLII 47088

SC

Sujin Chan

23 cases2007–2009

AV

Adam Vassos

Patricia McQuaid

In Private Practice20 cases2007–2026

AGCOOct 24, 2007

Board ordered mutual disclosure of witness lists and evidence summaries 10 days before liquor licence hearing.

Registrar of the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario v. 1681006 Ontario Inc., 2007 CanLII 47118

SC

Sujin Chan

23 cases2007–2009

KZ

Karen Zvulony

Patricia McQuaid

AGCOOct 24, 2007

Pre-hearing order issued requiring mutual disclosure 10 days before liquor licence suspension hearing.

Registrar of the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario v. 1222368 Ontario Ltd. (The Bow and Arrow Pub), 2007 CanLII 47110

JT

Joyce Taylor

127 cases2006–2016

CM

Christopher Morris

1 case2007–2007

Patricia McQuaid

AGCOOct 22, 2007

Liquor licence suspended for 40 days on consent for permitting and serving intoxicated patrons.

Registrar v. Carleton University Students’ Association Inc., 2007 CanLII 47083

EW

Ed Wren

5 cases2007–2007

DM

David McCarthy

6 cases2007–2014

Patricia McQuaid

AGCOOct 2, 2007

Pre-hearing order issued directing mutual disclosure 10 days before liquor licence suspension hearing.

Registrar of the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario v. 1639857 Ontario Inc., 2007 CanLII 47121

Patricia McQuaid

Practising Law - Employed68 cases2007–2015

AGCOSep 28, 2007

Liquor licence suspended for 7 days for allowing an underage patron to consume liquor.

The Registrar issued a Notice of Proposal to suspend the respondent's liquor licence for allegedly allowing an underage patron to consume liquor, in violation of the Liquor Licence Act.

The parties submitted an Agreed Statement of Facts and a Joint Submission on Disposition, admitting that an 18-year-old patron consumed liquor on the premises.

The Board accepted the joint submission and ordered a 7-day suspension of the liquor licence.

Registrar, Alcohol and Gaming Commission Ontario v. Upper Marlee Inc. O/A Marlee Sports Bar, 2007 CanLII 41525

BK

Bryna Kaplan

AV

Adam Vassos

In Private Practice36 cases2007–2022

Patricia McQuaid

AGCOSep 20, 2007

Liquor licence suspended for 20 days for overcrowding and permitting marijuana smoking on premises.

Registrar, Alcohol and Gaming Commission Ontario v. 2101693 Ontario Inc. O/A Escape Night Club, 2007 CanLII 41520

Patricia McQuaid

Practising Law - Employed68 cases2007–2015

AGCOSep 19, 2007

Liquor licence suspended for 17 days for permitting drunkenness and marijuana consumption on premises.

The Registrar of the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario issued a Notice of Proposal to suspend the liquor licence of Bondleigh Investments Limited, operating as Coffee on Yonge.

The parties submitted an Agreed Statement of Facts admitting that drunken patrons were in the licensed premises and patrons smoked marijuana on the licensed patio.

The Board found the licensee breached subsections 45(1) and 45(2) of Ontario Regulation 719/90.

Based on a Joint Submission on Disposition, the Board ordered a 17-day suspension of the liquor licence.

Registrar, Alcohol and Gaming Commission Ontario v. Bondleigh Investments Limited, 2007 CanLII 41515

BK

Bryna Kaplan

AC

Andrew Czernik

1 case2007–2007

Patricia McQuaid

David C. Gavsie

Practising Law - Employed7 cases2007–2021

AGCOSep 19, 2007

Liquor licence suspended for 16 days following admitted violations including consumption in unlicensed areas.

The Registrar of the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario proposed to suspend the respondent's liquor licence for violations of the Liquor Licence Act and its regulations.

The parties submitted an Agreed Statement of Facts admitting that patrons consumed liquor in an unlicensed basement, a patron exhibited signs of intoxication, the licence was not posted, and the liquor menu lacked portion sizes.

The Board accepted the joint submission and ordered a 16-day suspension of the liquor licence.

Registrar, Alcohol and Gaming Commission Ontario v. Ayodeji Jones Fajuyigbe O/A Aso Rock Restaurant, 2007 CanLII 41510

RK

Richard Kulis

189 cases2003–2018

KM

Kelly Matsumoto

AV

Adam Vassos

In Private Practice36 cases2007–2022

Patricia McQuaid

AGCOSep 17, 2007

City of Toronto granted party status in liquor licence suspension hearing; disclosure deadlines set.

Registrar of the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario v. 1548710 Ontario Inc., 2007 CanLII 41528

Phillip Morris

192 cases2002–2019

Patricia McQuaid

AGCOSep 13, 2007

Board ordered mutual disclosure of witness lists and evidence summaries 10 days before liquor licence suspension hearing.

Registrar of the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario v. Antonio Ribeiro and Maria De Lourdes Gorjao, 2007 CanLII 41506

Patricia McQuaid

AGCOSep 12, 2007

Pre-hearing order issued requiring mutual disclosure 14 days before liquor licence suspension hearing.

Registrar of the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario v. 2068703 Ontario Inc., 2007 CanLII 41529

Phillip Morris

192 cases2002–2019

JB

Joseph Bloomenfeld

5 cases1990–2014

Patricia McQuaid