Cannabis

Cannabis for non-medical use became legal in Canada in 2018. 

Visit Ontario's Cannabis Legalization page for information.

Oakville maintains opt-out position on cannabis retail stores

Council received a staff report on February 28, 2022, with information on the province's program to license cannabis retail stores and municipalities that have licensed stores.

There was no vote to opt-in on licensing cannabis retail stores. Oakville's opt-out position remains in place.

Council first opted out in January 2019.