Public meetings on Pot across NWT

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The GNWT is hosting public meetings across the Territory on the legalization of cannabis.

The first meeting will be on Monday September 11th in Inuvik.

The session will make its way to Yellowknife on Thursday, September 14th at the Explorer Hotel at 7:30pm.

Tsiigehtchic –Tuesday, September 12 at the Chief Paul Niditchie School at 12 p.m. and in Norman Wells on Wednesday, September 13th at 7:30 p.m.

Meetings are also being planned for Fort Smith, Hay River and Behchoko.

Those who wish to participate in a meeting in an NWT official language other than English are asked to contact 867-767-9158 or email [email protected].

Any residents who are unable to attend a community meeting but wish to provide input are asked to send comments by email to [email protected] or complete the online survey.

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