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 descending | Date of resolution |
|---|---|---|
| Markham, City of | Opted-out | |
| East Gwillimbury, Town of | Opted-out | |
| Whitby, Town of | Opted-out | |
| Vaughan, City of | Opted-out | |
| Georgian Bluffs, Township of | Opted-out | |
| Caledon, Town of | Opted-out | |
| Newmarket, Town of | Opted-out | |
| Mono, Town of | Opted-out | |
| Point Edward, Village of | Opted-out | |
| Dorion, Township of | Opted-out | |
| Plympton-Wyoming, Town of | Opted-out | |
| Brudenell, Lyndoch and Raglan, Township of | Opted-out | |
| Oakville, Town of | Opted-out | |
| Grimsby, Town of | Opted-out | |
| Tyendinaga, Township of | Opted-out | |
| Wainfleet, Township of | Opted-out | |
| Norwich, Township of | Opted-out | |
| Lanark Highlands, Township of | Opted-out | |
| Sables-Spanish Rivers, Township of | Opted-out | |
| Papineau-Cameron, Township of | Opted-out |