Ontario municipalities had a one-time option to opt-out of having cannabis retail stores in their communities. Municipalities had until January 22, 2019 to inform the AGCO if they wished to opt out. Municipalities that chose to opt out can opt back in at any time—but once they are in, they may no longer opt out.

If the AGCO did not received written notification from a municipality by January 22, 2019, then, by default, private cannabis retail stores will be allowed within that jurisdiction beginning April 1, 2019.

(required for opt-outs only)
Municipality Status Date of resolution
French River, Municipality of Opted-in -
Front of Yonge, Township of Opted-in -
Frontenac Islands, Township of Opted-out Mon, 12/10/2018
Gananoque, Town of Opted-in -
Gauthier, Township of Opted-in -
Georgian Bay, Township of Opted-in -
Georgian Bluffs, Township of Opted-out Wed, 12/19/2018
Georgina, Town of Opted-in -
Gillies, Township of Opted-in -
Goderich, Town of Opted-in -
Gordon/Barrie Island, Municipality of Opted-in -
Gore Bay, Town of Opted-in -
Grand Valley, Town of Opted-in -
Gravenhurst, Town of Opted-in -
Greater Madawaska, Township of Opted-in -
Greater Napanee, Town of Opted-in -
Greater Sudbury, City of Opted-in -
Greenstone, Municipality of Opted-in -
Grey Highlands, Municipality of Opted-in -
Grimsby, Town of Opted-out Mon, 01/21/2019

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