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Canada’s alcohol deficit: The public cost of alcohol outweighs government revenue
Alcohol has long held a hallowed place in the consciousness of Canadian society. A more socially acceptable drug than some others, it’s associated with relaxation, socializing and celebration. As a result, alcohol has received an almost free pass when it …