The Manitoba government's plan to let people grow cannabis in their homes is being accompanied by a temporary pause on approval of some new retail outlets. Justice Minister Matt Wiebe introduced a bill Wednesday that would lift the province's ban on homegrown recreational cannabis.
The change would leave Quebec as the only province with a ban. All other provinces leave the matter to federal law, which allows a maximum of four plants per household.
"I want to emphasize that as we implement these changes, the safety of the public, and particularly of young people, is paramount," Wiebe said.
Before the ban is lifted, the NDP government will develop regulations to govern homegrown cannabis with the aim of keeping it out of the hands of minors, Wiebe said.
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