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RSS FeedsMayor John Tory says Toronto should have say over pot shops
(The Star Food)

 
 

11 december 2018 03:20:03

 
Mayor John Tory says Toronto should have say over pot shops
(The Star Food)
 


Toronto council will debate on Thursday whether to opt out of provincial legislation permitting private cannabis stores to operate in the city beginning April 1.“It’s not that we want to ban cannabis sales, but we want some sort of mechanism that gives us local control,” said Councillor Gord Perks (Ward 4, Parkdale—High Park) comparing what’s happened in Toronto so far to the lawless Wild West, with illegal pot stores operating openly.On Oct. 16, the day prior to legalization this year, there were 92 illegal storefronts reportedly operating in Toronto, according to a report by city staff. Despite a crackdown, 11 stores continued to operate illegally as of Nov. 27.“It’s left a bad taste in the mouth of Torontonians. They want to make sure they have access to a process to control how this happens,” said Perks.Under provincial legislation, private cannabis stores can open in Ontario beginning April 1, but municipalities are allowed to vote to opt out. They have until Jan. 22 to decide. Richmond Hill and Markham are considering motions to opt out, after banning recreational smoking or vaping of cannabis in public.A staff report for council recommends Toronto not opt out of allowing retail cannabis stores to operate. It points out that the licensed system operated by the province provides an alternative to the illegal market and includes controls designed to minimize social harms and address safety issues.Read more: Looking for a cannabis store near you? These cities could become the GTA’s ‘dry’ zonesOntario won’t set limit on number of private marijuana storesHow much pot is consumed in your Toronto neighbourhood? Check our interactive mapIt also points out that prohibiting cannabis retail stores in Toronto would limit Toronto residents’ access to legal and government-regulated recreational cannabis. The only other ways to legally purchase recreational cannabis would be online, through the ...


 
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