The Green Party believes that the distribution of Cannabis in Ontario is an opportunity to create jobs and boost local business. Allowing for a mix of public and private vendors will allow us to serve many more locations and eradicate black market sales.

Revenue capture in sales must be dedicated to health and education programs that help consumers make informed decisions that protect them, their families and the general public.

When cannabis is legalized, it should accessible, safe and help local businesses to create employment in both the public and the private sector.

To legalize cannabis sales in Ontario, the GPO supports:

1. Regulating and licensing small businesses and dispensaries to sell cannabis in a safe and controlled way
2. Ensuring tax revenues from cannabis sales are used to fund education, mental health and addiction programs
3. Conducting a pilot project to test the private retailing of cannabis by small businesses alongside the LCBO’s new stores during the first two years of legalization