Ontario Says Cities Will Have ‘Short Window’ to Opt Out of Cannabis Shops – but Can’t Say How Short

Ontario government officials signalled on Wednesday that local councils elected this fall will have to make a speedy decision on whether to allow private retail pot shops in their cities and towns – but they weren’t able to tell municipalities exactly how much time they’ll get to make the call. The Ford government has said it will launch a private retail store system for selling legal recreational marijuana on April 1, 2019, and it will…