Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, because it is early days, the plan is for the Liquor Commission to assume the responsibility for the importation and sale of cannabis across the Northwest Territories with liquor stores that currently operate under contract to the Liquor Commission. That being said, the Liquor Commission would also consider licensing private cannabis-only stores, once the market is stable with reliable supply chains. That might be where the Member's questions are, where the product is coming from. As part of the “way forward” document that was released in 2017, I believe, we had spoken there about the growing and distribution of marijuana, but that is the federal government. They will be looking after the licensing and the approval for those who want to grow cannabis. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.
Robert C. McLeod on Question 82-18(3): Economic Opportunities Arising From Legalization Of Cannabis
In the Legislative Assembly on February 12th, 2018. See this statement in context.
Question 82-18(3): Economic Opportunities Arising From Legalization Of Cannabis
Oral Questions
February 11th, 2018
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