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 Statussort descending Date of resolution
South Dundas, Municipality of Opted-in -
Killaloe, Hagarty and Richards, Township of Opted-in -
Sault Ste. Marie, City of Opted-in -
Central Manitoulin, Municipality of Opted-in -
Armstrong, Township of Opted-in -
Belleville, City of Opted-in -
New Tecumseth, Town of Opted-in -
Woolwich, Township of Opted-in -
Dysart, Dudley, Harcourt, Guilford, Harburn, Bruton, Havelock, Eyre and Clyde, United Townships of Opted-in -
Kawartha Lakes, City of Opted-in -
Fort Erie, Town of Opted-in -
Trent Lakes, Municipality of Opted-in -
La Vallee, Township of Opted-in -
North Perth, Municipality of Opted-in -
North Dumfries, Township of Opted-in -
Burpee and Mills, Township of Opted-in -
Ramara, Township of Opted-in -
Merrickville-Wolford, Village of Opted-in -
Morris-Turnberry, Municipality of Opted-in -
Brantford, City of Opted-in -

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