Quebec union of municipalities says no to pot near schools or in poor districts
QUEBEC — Cannabis shouldn’t be sold near schools or in underprivileged areas, the president of the organization that represents Quebec’s municipalities said Tuesday.
It will be municipalities themselves that will have to deal with any criminal activities that ensue in such neighbourhoods, Alexandre Cusson told reporters after presenting his organization’s position on Quebec’s cannabis legislation.
He also noted the bill has some grey areas, including how authorities will handle cannabis smoking during outdoor music festivals.
“That’s one of our concerns,” Cusson said.