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Aug 24 2023

Gyan Chandra, Smart Serve’s New Board Chair

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Smart Serve Ontario is delighted to introduce Gyan Chandra as the newly appointed Chair of the Board. Gyan joined the board of Smart Serve in October 2019. He has held…

Jan 01 2022

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Sexual Violence

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Providing a new skillset to those working where alcohol consumption is permitted, the Smart Serve® training course now includes a new learning module, to help staff recognize and address sexual…

Dec 02 2021

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Drive Sober PSA

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Drive Sober Things seem to be getting back to normal. But you still can't do that. We teamed up with arrive alive DRIVE SOBER, CRAFT CANADA and director Jonah Haber, to…

Nov 09 2021

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Recertification 5-Year Requirement

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Recertification Deadline Extended to August 31st, 2023, 11:59PM Responding to the high demand for last-minute recertifications, the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) announces a 60-day extension for final…

Jun 14 2021

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Board of Directors – Seeking Volunteer Members

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The Governance and Nominating Committee of Smart Serve® Ontario seeks to fill Board vacancies. Suitable candidates will be an experienced business leader with preference given to those with: Board experience…

Dec 11 2020

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Holiday Guide

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Psst… Smart Serve Ontario releases updates to the Responsible Alcohol Beverage Sales & Service Training Program. Let’s get started! Online Training 24/7 Cannabis Signs – NEW Licensee, Owner, Hiring Manager?…

Nov 27 2020

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Plan ahead and win!

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Planning for the holiday’s is more than shopping lists and zoom parties. It is also very important to always remember that a safe RIDE starts at home. Here are a…

Mar 01 2020

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Celebrating 25 years

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We are proudly celebrating 25 years of creating a safer and healthier Ontario – with you! The journey began when a coalition of hospitality & tourism associations and industry leaders…

Oct 11 2019

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Smart Serve Refresh

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Signs of Cannabis Use, Multiple Languages, Mobile E-Learning, Online Test Proctoring, Interactive learning with immediate feedback, are just some of the updates to the Smart Serve Ontario - Responsible Alcohol…

Jun 03 2019

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Reminder – Recent Liquor Reforms in Ontario

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NOTE: The training program is currently being updated to reflect the new Liquor Licence & Control Act, 2019 (LLCA).As previously announced by the AGCO on May 6, 2019, a number…

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