Ontario municipalities had a one-time option to opt-out of having cannabis retail stores in their communities. Municipalities had until January 22, 2019 to inform the AGCO if they wished to opt out. Municipalities that chose to opt out can opt back in at any time—but once they are in, they may no longer opt out.
If the AGCO did not received written notification from a municipality by January 22, 2019, then, by default, private cannabis retail stores will be allowed within that jurisdiction beginning April 1, 2019.
| Municipality | Status | Date of resolution |
|---|---|---|
| Casselman, Village of | Opted-out | |
| Cavan Monaghan, Township of | Opted-in | |
| Central Elgin, Municipality of | Opted-in | |
| Central Frontenac, Township of | Opted-in | |
| Central Huron, Municipality of | Opted-in | |
| Central Manitoulin, Municipality of | Opted-in | |
| Centre Hastings, Municipality of | Opted-in | |
| Centre Wellington, Township of | Opted-out | |
| Chamberlain, Township of | Opted-in | |
| Champlain, Township of | Opted-in | |
| Chapleau, Township of | Opted-in | |
| Chapple, Township of | Opted-out | |
| Charlton and Dack, Municipality of | Opted-in | |
| Chatham-Kent, Municipality of | Opted-in | |
| Chatsworth, Township of | Opted-in | |
| Chisholm, Township of | Opted-in | |
| Clarence-Rockland, City of | Opted-in | |
| Clarington, Municipality of | Opted-in | |
| Clearview, Township of | Opted-out | |
| Cobalt, Town of | Opted-in |