TheAlcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario(AGCO) is a Provincial agency that was established on February 23, 1998 under the Alcohol and Gaming Regulation and Public Protection Act, 1996. The AGCO is responsible for regulating the alcohol, gaming and horse racing sectors and cannabis retail in accordance with the principles of honesty and integrity, and in the public interest. The AGCO also administers sections of the Wine Content and Labelling Act, 2000 and the Liquor Control Act [sections 3(1)(b), (e), (f), (g) and 3(2)(a)] as well as the charity lottery licensing Order-in-Council 1413/08.The AGCO is a regulatory agency that reports to the Ministry of the Attorney General, and is responsible for the administration of the following:
Alcohol and Gaming Regulation and Public Protection Act, 1996 (Sections 3 and 4)
Liquor Licence Act
Gaming Control Act, 1992
Wine Content and Labelling Act, 2000
Liquor Control Act (Section 3(1)b, e, f, g and 3(2)a)
Charity Lottery Licensing Order in Council 1413/08
Horse Racing Licence Act, 2015
Cannabis Licence Act, 2018
Commitment to Diversity
The AGCO is committed to delivering inclusive, accessible and responsive services to the public and our stakeholders that are aligned with our organizational values of integrity, respect, accountability, and public interest. We will continue to build an inclusive organizational culture to effectively serve the people of Ontario.
Vision for the Future
The AGCO commits to conducting business in a manner that will:
Develop, implement and enforce fair policies and procedures
Establish a framework of critical regulatory controls in the public interest that are sensitive to the economic viability of the alcohol, gaming and horse racing industries
Be client focused in the way we respond to and manage client and stakeholder needs
Educate clients and stakeholders and develop partnerships
Create a supportive work environment that respects and values AGCO staff contributions and provides them with opportunities for growth and professional achievement
