AGCO Issues 60-Day Suspension to Midway Invader in Mississauga Following Fatal Collision

Core Points - The Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) has suspended the liquor sales licence of Midway Invader for 60 days due to over-serving a patron who later died in a collision after driving under the influence [1][2] - The AGCO found that the establishment violated multiple provisions of the Liquor Licence and Control Act, 2019, including serving excessive amounts of alcohol and permitting intoxication on the premises [2][6] - The AGCO emphasized the importance of responsible alcohol service and the need for proper training for staff to recognize signs of intoxication [2][4] Violations Identified - The establishment served the patron five double shots of alcohol (10 ounces) in less than half an hour, violating sections 29 and 32 of the Liquor Licence and Control Act, 2019 [6] - The licensee allowed intoxication to occur on the premises, violating Ontario Regulation 746/21, subsection 43(1) [6] - The bartender had not completed the required responsible service training course at the time of the incident, violating Interim Standard section 4.1, section 26 [6] - The establishment was found to have served alcohol after 2:00 a.m. on multiple occasions, violating Ontario Regulation 746/21, subsection 31(1) [6] Regulatory Context - The AGCO holds liquor licensees to high standards for the safe and responsible sale of alcohol, with a focus on public safety [2][4] - Licensees have the right to appeal the AGCO's actions to the Licence Appeal Tribunal (LAT) [3]