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Annual Public Meeting

Recorded February 25, 2021

Our annual public meetings provide a chance for customers to hear about our business operations and ask questions about our products and services.

Manny Atwal, President & CEO, shares updates on the ways in which Manitoba Liquor & Lotteries has been helping to enrich the lives of Manitobans.

Watch to gain an overview of our lines of business and their performance in fiscal 2019-2020, and how we bring corporate and social responsibility into everything we do.

Watch the presentation (25min 11sec)

Watch the Q&A portion (36min 46sec)
Click for the Q&A English Transcripts



Q&A portion

Manny answers the following questions:

  • Will there be any further secure entrances installed in Liquor Marts?
  • Will our business plan change post pandemic and Bill 40?
  • How many rural vendors will be able to sell all types of liquor after Bill 40 is passed?
  • Will corporate employees be affected by passing of Bill 40?
  • Will social responsibility funding be affected when the private sector starts to take some part of the sales in the province?
  • What will the financial impact be of COVID-19 and how will it change the organization?
  • Assuming single event sports wagering becomes legalized, what will the distribution network look like?
  • Are casinos deemed riskier to open than VLT sites in terms of COVID-19?
  • What is the future of casino gaming in terms of demographics?
  • Will private wine stores soon sell spirits?
  • Is rural curbside liquor pickup an option?
  • How does liquor home delivery ensure age verification?
  • Are casino employees deployed elsewhere during the current closure?
  • How will casinos operate if the health risks or fear of COVID-19 continue into 2022?
  • Would Bill 40 apply to casinos?
  • How does social responsibility work with online gambling?
  • Will liquor home delivery see improvements?
  • Have there been staff reductions due to COVID-19?

 

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News Releases

03/06/2021
Termination of Cannabis Store 
on Long Plain First Nation in Winnipeg

Manitoba Liquor & Lotteries this morning terminated its retailer agreement with NAC Long Plain Limited Partnership for the Meta Cannabis Supply Co. store located at 420 Madison Street.

19/05/2021
Suspension of Cannabis Store on Long Plain First Nation

Earlier today, Manitoba Liquor & Lotteries suspended its retailer agreement with NAC Long Plain Limited Partnership for the Meta Cannabis Supply Co. store located at 420 Madison Street on Long Plain First Nation’s urban reserve in Winnipeg.

04/09/2020
Mandatory Masks for All Customers

Effective Thursday, September 10, Manitoba Liquor & Lotteries will require all customers to wear a mask when shopping at Manitoba Liquor Marts or visiting the Casinos of Winnipeg or Shark Club Gaming Centre.

27/03/2020
Notice: Reduced Liquor Mart Hours

Liquor & Lotteries is reducing the hours of operation at Liquor Marts starting Saturday, March 28 across Manitoba.

27/11/2019
Media Advisory Regarding Liquor Mart Controlled Entrances

The Tyndall Market Liquor Mart is re-opening today with its new controlled entrance. With the introduction of this new anti-theft measure, the way customers shop at Liquor Mart has changed.

21/11/2019
Statement from Manitoba Liquor & Lotteries Regarding Controlled Entrances at Liquor Marts

Last night, following a serious incident, the Tyndall Market Liquor Mart was immediately closed. It remains closed while we work with the employees on next steps.

20/11/2019
Statement from Manny Atwal regarding attack at Tyndall Market Liquor Mart

Earlier today, in what can only be described as an unprovoked attack at our Tyndall Market Liquor Mart, three of our employees were physically assaulted and injured with one being transported to the hospital. We have closed the store until further notice.

04/10/2019
New President & CEO Announced

Manny Atwal has been appointed President & CEO of Manitoba Liquor & Lotteries effective November 4, 2019.

02/08/2019
Notice: Voluntary Recall of Fort Garry Brewing Select Products

Fort Garry Brewing Company has issued a voluntary recall on a number of select beer products in a variety of package sizes of cans and bottles.

30/05/2019
Liquor Mart Anti-Theft Strategy Update

Liquor Mart Anti-Theft Strategy Update

Manitoba Liquor & Lotteries is seeing encouraging results from its enhanced strategy to target Liquor Mart theft.

“Since the measures were announced in March, we have seen a 23 per cent reduction in theft and robbery incidents,” said Liquor & Lotteries President Peter Hak. “While these are still early results, we are cautiously optimistic they are trending in the right direction.”

09/05/2019
Now the Largest Fair Trade Workplace in Canada

MANITOBA LIQUOR & LOTTERIES RECEIVES FAIR TRADE WORKPLACE DESIGNATION

Now the Largest Fair Trade Workplace in Canada

28/03/2019
Statement regarding reported claim against The Pas and firefighters

Originally released Tuesday, March 19, 2019

Statement regarding reported claim against The Pas and firefighters

In recent days, it has been reported that Manitoba Liquor & Lotteries has filed a Statement of Claim against the town of The Pas and six volunteer firefighters.

21/03/2019
Manitoba Liquor & Lotteries Launches Enhanced Strategy To Target Liquor Mart Theft

Manitoba Liquor & Lotteries is deploying a multi-point theft reduction plan to combat Liquor Mart thefts and robberies while protecting the safety of employees and customers.

31/01/2019
Retirement of Peter Hak, President & CEO

Peter Hak, President and CEO, will retire from the corporation at the end of June 2019.

20/12/2018
Recall of all Bonify non-medical cannabis

Manitoba Liquor & Lotteries advises all consumers who have purchased non-medical cannabis under the Bonify brand to return the product to place of purchase.

11/12/2018
Liquor Mart 2018 Winter Holiday Hours

Extended holiday hours will be in effect at Manitoba Liquor Marts starting Thursday, December 13 until Tuesday, January 1.

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