China Overseas Chinese Network, October 10, according to the Canadian "Ming Pao" report, the Ontario government of Canada approved the opening of a cannabis shop in a Chinese industrial village on Scarborough Finch Road and Milan Road, and is collecting public opinion.
This marijuana shop in Scarborough District, Toronto, was opposed by surrounding citizens and businesses because it was located in a Chinese business district.
A Chinese merchant said, "Of course I am opposed to it. If opening a store will definitely attract addicts, it will bring insecurity to this area and is not conducive to our business. The Chinese community is collecting signatures online to express their opposition. I hope the government will hear us the sound of."
Another Chinese merchant said, “This shop was originally leased to a Chinese to operate it, but now it is subletted as a cannabis shop. I don’t know if the tenant who operates cannabis is of Chinese descent. Almost all businesses in this area are of Chinese descent. Supplies wholesale. There is a kindergarten not far away. If a marijuana shop appears, it will not only affect our business, but also detrimental to the healthy growth of our children. Isn’t the government collecting public opinion? I hope the local councillors will reflect our opposition Go up and stop it from opening."
A notice on the "Approval of Marijuana Retail Store Approval" issued by the Ontario government posted on the window of the proposed cannabis store shows that the provincial government is collecting public opinion and instructing citizens on how to express and submit their opinions. The deadline for public opinion is October 15, 2020. day.
(Wei Wei)