Doug Ford says LCBO must use Ontario-made paper bags [Video]

Although paper bags have not yet returned to LCBO stores, the province is now ordering the Crown corporation to switch suppliers to a company within Ontario.

In a letter to Carmine Nigro, the chair of the LCBO board, Premier Doug Ford said the agency went “against our government’s direction” when it sourced paper bags from Quebec instead of within the province.

“Our government has made it a priority to champion Ontario-made products and support Ontario businesses, especially in public procurement. This is at the heart of our plan to support Ontario workers, create and protect local jobs, and ensure that our businesses are always on the front foot,” the letter read.

“As a government agency, the LCBO plays a key role in this effort. Your reach and purchasing power present a significant opportunity to support Ontario-based producers at every turn, and we have made this expectation clear.”

The liquor retailer …