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N.S. Justice Minister Calls for Crackdown on Illegal Cannabis Shops
Nova Scotia Justice Minister Scott Armstrong ordered police to target 118 illegal cannabis dispensaries, including those on Mi'kmaq reserves, citing public health and legal concerns.
- On Thursday, Justice Minister Scott Armstrong directed Nova Scotia police to prioritize illegal cannabis enforcement and seek cooperation from Mi'kmaq chiefs, saying `What we're saying to them today is this is also a provincial priority. I'll be working with police to see what resources they need`.
- Provincial law centralises cannabis retail under the Nova Scotia Liquor Corporation and officials said enforcement is needed to protect youth and ensure all sales comply with the Cannabis Control Act, 2021.
- A Department of Justice spokesperson confirmed there are at least 118 illegal dispensaries province-wide and said the province operates 51 legal cannabis outlets, including one on Indigenous territory.
- Police leaders were told to ensure officers adhere and report enforcement outcomes, while Chris Googoo, Millbrook councillor, vowed legal resistance after his shop was raided three times.
- In the courts, the dispute continues as Thomas Durfee, cannabis operator, asserts a treaty 'truckhouse' right in a provincial court case, while Scott Armstrong, Justice Minister, said he is not aware of a credible treaty basis for cannabis trade.
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Mi'kmaq chiefs and a former provincial minister of justice criticized the Nova Scotia government for ordering the police to lead decent men against illegal cannabis trafficking.
HALIFAX—Mi-kmaq Chiefs and a former Provincial Minister of Justice criticized the Government of Nova Scotia for ordering the police to lead decent people against illegal cannabis trafficking. Sipekne-katik First Nation Chief Michelle Glasgow, in a letter, stated that she and her council are dismayed by the province's directive, which she considers to be a direct threat to the safety of their communities. On Thursday, Justice Minister Scott Armst…
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