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.
| Municipality | Status Sort ascending | Date of resolution |
|---|---|---|
| Tudor and Cashel, Township of | Opted-in | |
| Lakeshore, Town of | Opted-in | |
| Laurentian Hills, Town of | Opted-in | |
| Perth South, Township of | Opted-in | |
| Espanola, Town of | Opted-in | |
| Timmins, City of | Opted-in | |
| Central Frontenac, Township of | Opted-in | |
| Northeastern Manitoulin and The Islands, Town of | Opted-in | |
| Kingsville, Town of | Opted-in | |
| Perth East, Township of | Opted-in | |
| Stone Mills, Township of | Opted-in | |
| Ignace, Township of | Opted-in | |
| Sioux Lookout, Municipality of | Opted-in | |
| Aylmer, Town of | Opted-in | |
| South Stormont, Township of | Opted-in | |
| Head, Clara and Maria, Township of | Opted-in | |
| North Perth, Municipality of | Opted-in | |
| Armstrong, Township of | Opted-in | |
| Thames Centre, Municipality of | Opted-in | |
| Clarence-Rockland, City of | Opted-in |