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 ascending Date of resolution
Brooke-Alvinston, Municipality of Opted-in -
Hornepayne, Township of Opted-in -
Selwyn, Township of Opted-in -
Ramara, Township of Opted-in -
Puslinch, Township of Opted-in -
St.-Charles, Municipality of Opted-in -
Spanish, Town of Opted-in -
Carleton Place, Town of Opted-in -
Elliot Lake, City of Opted-in -
McMurrich/Monteith, Township of Opted-in -
Temiskaming Shores, City of Opted-in -
Killaloe, Hagarty and Richards, Township of Opted-in -
Thunder Bay, City of Opted-in -
West Grey, Municipality of Opted-in -
Port Hope, Municipality of Opted-in -
Kincardine, Municipality of Opted-in -
LaSalle, Town of Opted-in -
Cochrane, Town of Opted-in -
Bancroft, Town of Opted-in -
Seguin, Township of Opted-in -

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