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Ottawa parkgoers eager to partake in an alcoholic beverage while they're there will likely have to wait until 2025 before they can imbibe legally.

"A pilot project for alcohol in parks requires a thorough evaluation of safety considerations," reads the response by Dan Chenier, the parks department's general manager.

Chenier said it also requires public input, consultation with communities near any of the sites included in the pilot, and the development of rules and signs.

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[-] autotldr 1 points 9 months ago

This is the best summary I could come up with:


Ottawa parkgoers eager to partake in an alcoholic beverage while they're there will likely have to wait until 2025 before they can imbibe legally.

Shawn Menard asked city staff earlier this month if a pilot project allowing the consumption of alcohol in municipal parks could be implemented this summer.

Chenier said it also requires public input, consultation with communities near any of the sites included in the pilot, and the development of rules and signs.

Given that warmer weather is right around the corner, "staff recommend that the City not initiate pilot sites in 2024" ahead of the bylaw review, according to the response.

Last week, Toronto city staff released a new report recommending council allow drinking in parks permanently, saying the pilot was well received.

The report will be considered by Toronto's economic and community development committee at a meeting next week.


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