It feels like they didn't learn anything in last ...well history of humankind. Changing the prices just because some goods are more expensive is pretty dumb though. How many people will change the amount of alcohol they drink per month just because the prices are steeper? They will only devote more money into it. And for us casual drinkers, it's just another stupid price increase.
And about increasing the legal drinking age. Why people always punish law abiding citizens just because there are some folks who are problematic? More so, why do always these people forbid and ban instead of teaching people to be responsible. Such regulations lead nowhere.
On the other hand, I agree on the strengthening of the regulations in case of violation like drunk driving, but "Limiting the availability of alcohol by reducing the hours of operation, starting with LCBO licensed agency stores in smaller rural communities" is nonsense. Sometimes I work late, I have no car, I travel by public transit and sometimes I like to have a drink at night or to take a bottle of liquor home...so why do I have to be punished too? I know it's still a small deal, I can live without alcohol etc. etc.., but I am talking about the principle here. They always take it from the wrong side and make it only worse.