Authorized cannabis retail stores on First Nations reserves
First Nations reserve Band Councils have the option to opt-out of having authorized cannabis retail stores on their reserves located within Ontario. This is done by passing a Band Council Resolution and providing it to the AGCO Registrar as soon as possible by email at connect@agco.ca.
The First Nations that have opted out are listed in the table below.
If an applicant wishes to have an authorized store on a reserve that has not opted out, a Retail Store Authorization (RSA) will not be issued until the Band Council provides the AGCO Registrar with a Resolution that approves the location of the store on that reserve. Learn more about applying for an Retail Store Authorization.
Any First Nations reserve that does not appear in the table below may have an authorized retail store on its reserve.
First Nations Reserves that have opted out
| First Nations Reserve | Status | Date of Resolution |
|---|---|---|
| Mississaugas of Scugog Island | Opt out | Jan 22, 2019 |
A Band Council can later reverse its decision and opt-in to having authorized cannabis retail stores on its reserve. This is done by passing a Band Council Resolution amending or rescinding the first Band Council Resolution. The second Resolution must be provided to the AGCO Registrar by email at connect@agco.ca as soon as possible. Once received, the table will be updated accordingly.
Delivery of cannabis on First Nations reserves
Delivery to First Nations reserves is permitted unless the community has requested delivery be restricted.
To restrict delivery of cannabis on their reserves, First Nations Band Councils must pass a Resolution and submit it to the AGCO Registrar by email at connect@agco.ca.
The First Nation reserves that wish to restrict delivery to their community are listed in the table below.
Authorized retail cannabis stores can deliver to any First Nations reserve that does not appear in the table below.
First Nations Reserves that have opted out of cannabis delivery
| First Nations Reserve | Status | Date of Resolution | Effective Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| n/a |
The AGCO will notify Retail Store Authorization (RSA) holders when a Band Council resolution is received and the restriction would come into effect 30 days after such notice is provided, after which point any delivery from an authorized cannabis retail store to the First Nations community would not be permitted.
A Band Council can later reverse its decision and opt-in to having cannabis delivery on its reserve. This is done by passing a Band Council Resolution rescinding the first Band Council Resolution. The second resolution must be sent to the AGCO Registrar by email at connect@agco.ca as soon as possible. Once received, the AGCO will update the table below accordingly.
For more details on delivery requirements, see Information Bulletin - Supporting Cannabis Retailers: Curbside Pick-up and Delivery to Become Permanent on March 15 and the Cannabis Licence Act, 2018.