The BC government’s decision to privatize liquor warehousing and distribution could be very lucrative for a former political strategist for the premier, according to a blogger. Bob Mackin says “Progressive Strategies” has been lobbying the government on behalf of “Exel Logistics” to come up with a new liquor distribution system. Mackin says Patrick Kinsella is the chair of “Progressive”.
“This is a very very lucrative contract and Exel is a very large company and if they want to get it privatized they have probably hired the right person for the job.”
The Liquor Distribution Branch has warehouses in Vancouver and Kamloops and supplies 1400 retailers and eight bars and restaurants.