Cannabis

No. The Ontario Cannabis Store website will be the only legal option for purchasing recreational cannabis for individuals 19 years of age and older in Newmarket. Visit ontario.ca/cannabis for more information.

At its Special Council meeting on January 15, Newmarket Council voted to opt-out of private cannabis retail stores in Town.

On May 27, 2019, Newmarket Council approved the new Smoking By-law that addresses smoking and vaping of cannabis and tobacco on public property. The By-law specifies that smoking and vaping of cannabis, tobacco and other products is prohibited on all municipally-owned property, which includes facilities, parks, open green spaces and trails.

At its Special Council Meeting on January 15, 2019 Newmarket Council voted to opt-out of private cannabis retail stores in Town.

Special A Special Committee of the Whole meeting was held on January 7 to discuss options around opting in or opting out of private cannabis retail stores in Newmarket. Prior to this meeting, the Town consulted the public and received feedback through an online survey, a phone survey, a Public Information Centre and written comments. During the Committee of the Whole meeting, staff presented a report and members of the public provided deputations on the matter. Following discussion, Committee supported an alternate motion to opt-out of private cannabis retail stores in Newmarket. The resolution also directed staff to report back in one year's time to provide further information.

An online and telephone survey on private retail cannabis stores and Town by-laws in Newmarket was conducted. Staff have reviewed all feedback and compiled the information into a report to Council which was presented at the Special Committee of the Whole meeting on January 7, 2019.

A Public Information Centre on cannabis legislation was held on December 12. A video recording of the Public Information Centre and the presentation are available on the Council Meetings page.