Public metrics · weekly scorecard
| Metric | Why it matters | Public test |
|---|---|---|
| Retail inspections | Shows whether legal counters are being monitored | Monthly inspection counts by region |
| ID failures | Shows whether underage sales are happening at inspected stores | Violation rate by channel |
| Illegal supply files | Shows whether enforcement reaches sellers outside the system | Investigations and seizures by product type |
| Tax leakage | Shows fiscal harm from illegal supply | Estimated avoided tax where available |
| Youth source data | Shows where prevention should focus | Anonymous school or community reporting |
AGLC's tobacco enforcement reporting proves Alberta can publish concrete enforcement numbers when it chooses to. Bill 208 should be held to the same public-record standard.
The goal is not to bury the public in data. The goal is to prevent a restriction from being called successful before anyone can see the results.