Overview
- Mayor Olivia Chow has tabled a motion to let bars, cafés and restaurants begin serving alcohol at 6 a.m. during the Games from Feb. 5 to Feb. 22.
- Council is set to consider the item today, with the bylaw taking effect immediately upon approval and expiring at the end of the Olympics.
- The proposal cites the six‑hour time difference with Italy, with many events starting around 6 a.m. Eastern Time.
- Under Ontario’s Liquor Licence and Control Act, the City Solicitor would introduce the temporary bylaw if council approves.
- City staff say participation would be optional across Toronto, with industry support framing the change as a low‑risk revenue boost, as Chow flags concern about pre‑sunrise public drinking.