The SAQ price-fixing scandal is huge news here; (perhaps reflecting the fact that journalists are a thirsty bunch) Two corporation managers have been sacked in the wake of the price-fixing scandal, compounded by the fact that many Montréal and west Québec consumers started buying their vino across the border in Ontario, where prices are significantly lower.
The LCBO outlet in Hawkesbury, for example, has greatly increased their selection of French and other European wines.
SAQ of course claims the differential is because Ontarians drink more spirits; Québécois drink relatively little "hard stuff" - we are more inclined to imbibe wine and beer.
Beyond the nasty fact that consumers are getting royally screwed, I fear that this will add fuel to calls for the privatisation of the SAQ...