Nova Scotia defends controversial plan to sell cannabis in liquor stores
HALIFAX — Nova Scotia is defending its unique cannabis retail scheme that will sell weed in existing liquor stores amid criticisms the arrangement poses a public health risk.
A Halifax psychology professor issued a news release criticizing the model, which the Nova Scotia Liquor Corporation says is unique in the world.
Marijuana is to be sold under the same roof as alcohol, although the two retail areas will be kept separate.
Simon Sherry of Dalhousie University said Wednesday other jurisdictions have kept them separate because “it’s just not a good idea.”