Dates set for public consultations on legal weed in Nunavut

Nunavummiut will have their say about the territorial government's proposed plan for the expected federal legalization of recreational marijuana later this year. Community consultations are planned for January and February.

On Wednesday, the government released the dates for the community consultations.

• Community consultations on legal weed coming to Nunavut in January

The government of Nunavut has put out thisschedule:

• Rankin Inlet: January 29 from 6- 9 p.m.at the community hall
• Arviat: January 30 from 6 - 9 p.m.at the John Arnalukjuak School
• Coral Harbour: February 1from6 - 9 p.m. at the community hall
• Kugaaruk: February 6 from 6 - 9 p.m. at the community hall
• Cambridge Bay:February 7from6 - 9 p.m.at the community hall
• Kugluktuk: February 9 from 6 - 9 p.m.at the community hall
• Iqaluit: February 13from6 - 9 p.m.at the Anglican Parish Hall
• Cape Dorset: February 14 from 6 - 9 p.m.at the community hall
• Kimmirut: February 15from6 - 9 p.m.at the community hall
• Igloolik: February 20from6 - 9 p.m. at the community hall
• Arctic Bay: February 21 from 6 - 9 p.m.at the community hall

In a press release, the government said interpretation services will be available.

It also noted comment cards are available at community health care centres, income support offices and can also be downloaded online.

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Nunavummiutcan also share feedback by emailing cannabis@gov.nu.ca.