The LCBO transferred a record $1.275-billion dividend, not including taxes, to the Ontario government in fiscal 2006-07. It is the 13th straight year the LCBO has increased its dividend to the province and the fourth consecutive year the dividend has topped $1 billion. Revenue from the LCBO helps pay for health care, education and other important government programs and services.

In addition to our annual contribution to the province, the LCBO raises money to support charitable organizations each year through its in-store Donation Box Program, employee contributions and special events.

Province-wide in 2006-07, the LCBO raised more than $850,000 for charities including: MADD Canada; the United Way; Friends of We Care; and Camp Oochigeas, which provides summer getaways to kids with cancer.

If you are a provincial charitable organization and want to find out how to apply for the provincial Donation Box Program, click here. Or for information on the local level program, in January and July, click here.