When you hear the word “Canadian” what do you think of?
When you hear the words “party” what do you think of?
Now, what do you think of when you hear those two words
together “Canadian party”?
Canada
• Drinking Age: 19 (except Alberta, Manitoba, Quebec)
– Except in your own home under parental supervision
• Weird law: you cannot send, import or transport liquor into
any province within Canada (except wine, but you need
permission from the provincial liquor control board)
• Celebrations: Canada Day (July 1st), New Years
• Popular Drink: Caesar, Molson Canadian Beer, Canadian
Club Whiskey
• Popular Drug: Alcohol, Marijuana, Prescription Medications,
Cocaine/Crack, Crystal Meth, Ecstasy/MDMA, Heroin
Acceptable Forms of
Identification (ID)
• The only legally acceptable forms of identification are:
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Ontario Driver's Licence
Canadian Passport
Canadian Citizenship Card
Canadian Armed Forces Card
Bring Your Identfication (BYID) card issued by the LCBO
Secure Indian Status Card (Canadian)
Permanent Resident Card (Canadian)
Any photo card issued under the Photo Card Act 2008
• Note: To be legally acceptable all identification must be
current and valid.
Hours of Alcohol
Service
• Liquor may be sold and served in Ontario during
the following hours:
• Licensed Establishments:
• Monday to Sunday: 11 a.m. to 2 a.m.
• New Year's Eve (December 31): 11 a.m. to 3 a.m.
• Special Occasion Permit Events:
• Monday to Sunday: 11 a.m. to 2 a.m.
• New Year's Eve (December 31): 11 a.m. to 3 a.m.
Mandatory Signs
• The Sandy's Law sign, or the sign warning women
about Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder, must be
prominently posted in all licensed establishments.
• The sign can be printed in black and white, or colour,
and must be at least 8 X 10 inches in size.
• Failure to post the sign as directed is an offence
under the Liquor Licence Act.
To Serve Alcohol
in Ontario
All managers, licensed security and
those handling and or serving alcohol
must hold their Smart Serve® certificate
or another approved certificate and be
at least 18 years of age to legally serve
alcohol in Ontario
• The Smart Serve
Responsible Alcohol
Beverage Service Training
Program is approved by
the Alcohol and Gaming
Commission of Ontario
(AGCO) as a server
training program for the
Ontario hospitality
industry.
The Canadian Experience
Drinking Games
• Canada does not promote alcohol
consumption.
• Yet more than 80% of students
admitted to playing a drinking game
at some point throughout their school
career.
Harmful because of binge
drinking.
The Canadian Experience
A Social Experience?
• Canadian students admit to
drinking because of social
pressures.
– Here in Canada you do no
have to drink to be cool.
• Unlike other countries, people
here often drink to get drunk.
– Forgetting the social and
respectable side to alcohol.
• Measurements are an
important tool for knowing
how to control your
consumption.
The Canadian Experience
The Red Solo Cup
Canadian Law & Liability
Alcohol (Ontario)
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In Ontario, it is against the law…
• To order, purchase or consume alcohol if you
are under 19 years of age
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To consume alcohol in a public place, unless it is
a licensed premises
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To have open liquor in public or in your vehicle
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For an adult to supply alcohol to a person
under the age of 19
Legal limit: 0.08 BAC
• It is deadly and illegal to drink and drive.
– New law in Ontario: 21 years and younger must
have a ZERO blood alcohol level when getting
behind the wheel
• Do not get into the car with someone who has been
drinking.
Canadian Law & Liability
Drugs (Ontario)
• The only legal substances are
alcohol and tobacco (regulated).
• Subject to serious legal
repercussions for using,
distributing, possessing, and
supplying.
• What if drugs are found at my
party?
– Alert someone of authority like
a police officer, security, etc.
– Do not touch them (could put
you in the crosshairs of a legal
situation)
How does it all compare
to the rest of the world?
United States
of America
• Drinking Age: 21
• Weird law: Alcohol is allowed to be sold in grocery stores. You can get a DUI on
a horse.
– In Ohio, it is legal to get a fish drunk.
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In Colorado and Utah, you can’t purchase beer over 0.4% unless it’s from a liquor store.
In Iowa, it is illegal to pour any beverages down the sink without an officer present.
In Louisiana, it is legal to serve alcohol out of a drive-thru.
In New Orleans it is legal to carry to carry your drink from club to club.
In Pennsylvania beer cannot be sold in grocery stores.
In Las Vegas you can drink in public.
Celebrations: New Years Eve (New York), Mardi Gras (New Orleans), Las Vegas
Popular Drink: Beer, Rum & Coke
Popular Drug: Marijuana (legal in some states), Prescription Pills
Drinking Culture: Party Culture
Mexico
• Drinking Age: 18
• Weird law: Drinking in excess is frowned upon, especially by
women. Only men propose toasts. People cannot drink within
72 hours of a major election.
• Celebrations: Cinco De Mayo
• Popular Drink: Tequila
• Popular Drug: Cocaine
• Drinking Culture: Party culture
United
Kingdom
• Drinking Age: 18 (minimum of 6 in private residence)
• Weird law: It is an offence to be drunk and in charge of a cow
(Scotland). In the UK it is illegal to be drunk in a pub.
• Celebrations: New Years/Hogmanay, Guy Fawkes’ Night,
Freshers Week, Football
• Popular Drink: Beer, Cider
• Popular Drug: Caffeine (legal), Methadone, Spice, “legal
highs”, Cocaine (Scotland)
• Drinking Culture: Mix of social and party culture
Ireland
• Drinking Age: 18
• Weird law: It is illegal to be drunk in a pub. In Kilgarvan it is
legal to drink and drive.
• Celebrations: St. Patrick’s Festival, Christmas
• Popular Drink: Guinness, Stout Beer, Irish Whiskey
• Popular Drug: Alcohol, Marijuana, Cocaine
• Drinking Culture: Mix of social and party culture
France
• Drinking Age: 18
• Weird law: It is normal to have wine with dinner. It is legal to
drink in the streets.
• Celebrations: Bastille Day
• Popular Drink: Champagne, Pear or Apple Ciders, Cognac
• Popular Drug: Prescription Pills, Marijuana
• Drinking Culture: More social than party
Netherlands
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Drinking Age: 18 (just recently)
Weird law: Soft drugs are legal.
Celebrations: Christmas (Sinterklaas)
Popular Drink: Heineken
Popular Drug: Marijuana (but it is legal!)
Drinking Culture: More social than party
Germany
• Drinking Age: 14, 16, 18
• Weird law: The laws are the most lax in the world. Until
recently, it was acceptable for employees to consume medium
quantities of alcohol during work hours.
• Celebrations: Oktoberfest
• Popular Drink: Beer (here it is as cheap as water!)
• Popular Drug: Ecstasy, Lethal Combinations
• Drinking Culture: Mix of social and party culture
Italy
• Drinking Age: 16
• Weird law: It is normal to have wine with dinner. Alcohol is
sold day and night. In Rome, you can’t drink with 3+ people
in the streets.
• Celebrations: Alpini (annual gathering), Carnevale
• Popular Drink: Grappa (wine), Limoncello
• Popular Drug: Marijuana, Cocaine
• Drinking Culture: More social than party
Russia
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Drinking Age: 18
Weird law: Before 2011, beer was not considered alcohol.
Celebrations: Russians just love to celebrate!
Popular Drink: Vodka
Popular Drug: Heroin
Drinking Culture: Party culture
China
• Drinking Age: 18
• Weird law: They changed their law in 2006 to ban underage
drinking.
• Celebrations: Chinese New Year
• Popular Drink: Maoti
• Popular Drug: Ketamine
• Drinking Culture: Party Culture
Japan
• Drinking Age: 20
• Weird law: Open containers of alcohol are allowed in certain
streets and in trains. Alcoholic beverages are sold from
vending machines. Drinking is a public place is not
prohibited.
• Celebrations: Hanami
• Popular Drink: Shochu, Sake, Japanese Whiskey
• Popular Drug: Marijuana, Ecstasy
• Drinking Culture: More social than party
Pakistan
• In Pakistan it is illegal to drink alcohol.
• Only method of obtaining alcohol is bootlegging (which is
illegal).
• There are ties to religious beliefs. When outside the country
some people are compelled to break their religious beliefs
while others strictly stick to them.
Lebanon
• Drinking Age: 18
• Weird law: In a Lebanese home, it is important to not bring
alcohol with you or to even speak of it unless offered by the
host.
• Celebrations: Baalback International Festival
• Popular Drink: Arak
• Popular Drug: Cocaine, Ecstasy
• Drinking Culture: Party Culture
Nigeria
• Drinking Age: 18
• Weird law: The more alcohol a man consumes, the more he is
respected. Being able to drink and remain sober makes a man
a hero.
• Celebrations: Argungu Fishing Festival
• Popular Drink: Guinness
• Popular Drug: Cannabis
• Drinking Culture: Party Culture
India
• Drinking Age: 18-25 (varies by state)
• Weird law: 95% of women abstain from alcohol.
Consumption of alcohol is prohibited in Maipur, Mizoram,
Nagaland, and Gujarat.
• Celebrations: Diwali
• Popular Drink: Scotch, Whiskey
• Popular Drug: Cannabis, Cocaine, Hashish
• Drinking Culture: Party Culture
Australia
• Drinking Age: 16, 18, 21 (area specific)
• Weird law: In some states, youth are allowed to drink on
private premises as long as they are with an adult guardian.
Former PM Bob Hawke held a record for the fastest
consumption of a “yard” of beer – he drank 2.5 pints (1.4
litres) in 12 seconds.
• Celebrations: Melbourne Cup
• Popular Drink: Beer
• Popular Drug: Cannabis
• Drinking Culture: Party Culture
Brazil
• Drinking Age: 18 (19 in some areas)
• Weird law: The legal limit for drivers is 0.00 and is strictly
enforced. Drinking is now against the law in the majority of
football (soccer) stadiums.
• Celebrations: Carnival
• Popular Drink: Cachaca
• Popular Drug: Oxi (derived from cocaine)
• Drinking Culture: Party Culture
Where else?
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Consent
• Being under the influence
impairs your judgment.
• Regardless of a person’s
gender, being
intoxicated/under the
influence VOIDS the right to
give consent.
• Without consent you could
face a variety of social,
emotional, and legal
repercussions.
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Planning Your Canadian Party
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Groups of 4-5 people planning the party
How and where are you getting your alcohol?
How is it being served, by who and to whom?
Where is the party being held?
How many people are going to be there?
What can go wrong and what can you do to avoid this?
What are the laws that will be or may be broken during your party
How will you ensure everyone is safe?
How will people find out about your party?
Include some sort of cultural element to your party