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Allow Cannabis Consumption Lounges

: Published: 31 August 2021; Last Updated: 15 September 2021

Alberta Cannabis Framework and Legislation Here!

Alberta, exemption included in The Tobacco, Smoking and Vaping Reduction Act allows indoor cigar lounges to open but not cannabis consumption lounges.

Contact members of the Legislative Assembly (MLA) who represent people from each of Alberta’s 87 constituencies or electoral districts for the term of the Legislature.

Example of letter to MLA here feel free to use or create you own.

Find your MLA representative with your postal code

Also email a Carbon Copy of your letter to
Premier Jason Kenney - This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
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Kaycee Madu Minister of Justice and Solicitor General - This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
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Minister of Health Tyler Shandro - This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
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Associate Minister of Mental Health and Addictions Mike Ellis - This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
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Minister of Community and Social Services Jason Luan - This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
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Minister of Jobs, Economy and Innovation Doug Schweitzer - This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
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Ministry of Treasury Board and Finance Toews Travis - This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Buying, Using & Growing Cannabis in Alberta
https://www.law-faqs.org/alberta-faqs/cannabis/buying-using-growing-cannabis-in-alberta/

Municipal Bylaws:

City of Calgary Bylaw 24M2018 Cannabis Consumption

https://www.calgary.ca/csps/abs/bylaws-by-topic/public-consumption-of-cannabis.html

"Cannabis cafés”

“Currently, there are no licensed premises – such as smoking lounges, cannabis cafes or specialized bars – in which cannabis can be consumed. This may change in the future as it is addressed by the federal and provincial governments."

In their typical direction (not our responsibility) Calgary City Councillors claim the provincial or federal governments need to make the changes required

City of Edmonton Cannabis Rules

https://www.edmonton.ca/city_government/edmonton-s-cannabis-rules

City of Grande Prairie Cannabis restriction

https://www.cityofgp.com/city-services/bylaw-enforcement/common-concerns/cannabis

City of Lethbridge Cannabis Rules - not introducing additional public consumption regulations

https://www.lethbridge.ca/City-Government/Pages/Cannabis.aspx

City of Medicine Hat Bylaw #4168

https://www.medicinehat.ca/government/departments/planning-development-services/our-community/zoning-and-land-use

City of Red Deer Consuming cannabis in public, which includes smoking and vaping cannabis, is prohibited per The City’s Smoke Free Bylaw.

https://www.reddeer.ca/city-services/permits-and-inspections/cannabis-retail-applications/cannabis-legalization/

Media:

August 26, 2021

"Ontario Cannabis café hopes to see change in consumption lounge rules"

https://mugglehead.com/ontario-cannabis-cafe-hopes-to-see-change-in-consumption-lounge-rules/

August 26, 2021

"BC considering cannabis consumption lounges"

https://mugglehead.com/bc-considering-cannabis-consumption-lounges/

August 23, 2021

"In Grand Bend, a new twist on marijuana: A 'cannabis consumption' cafe"

https://lfpress.com/news/local-news/in-grand-bend-a-new-twist-on-marijuana-a-cannabis-consumption-cafe

July 14, 2021

"Alberta draws criticism for allowing cigar lounges but not cannabis cafés"

https://mugglehead.com/alberta-draws-criticism-for-allowing-cigar-lounges-but-not-cannabis-cafes/

February 21, 2020

Future of cannabis lounges in Edmonton remains up in the air

https://globalnews.ca/news/6578829/edmonton-cannabis-lounges-cafes-regulations/

Sample letter to your Member of the Legislative Assembly in Alberta below

September 12, 2021

Dear YOUR MLA’s FIRST-NAME & LAST-NAME HERE, Premier Jason Kenney, Minister Kaycee Madu, Minister Tyler Shandro, Associate Minister Mike Ellis, Minister Jason Luan, Minister Doug Schweitzer, Minister Travis Toews

I am writing to you today to recommend improvements to the AGLC commitment to provide the most innovative cannabis model that offers choices Albertans can trust.

Like many Albertans, I believe that lifestyle choices should not be a barrier to being able to live a healthy & happy life, and that a productive and prosperous economy requires a physical and psychological healthy population.

As humans, social interaction is essential to every aspect of our health. Research shows that having a strong network of support or strong community bonds fosters both emotional and physical health and is an important component of adult life. Over the years, there have been a number of studies showcasing the relationship between social support and the quality of physical and psychological health.

My concerns are:

The Tobacco, Smoking and Vaping Reduction Act allows indoor cigar lounges to open but not cannabis consumption lounges.

The lack of a regulated social gathering place for responsible adults to consume cannabis legally.

Albertans living in shared accommodation and apartments aren't allowed to gather socially in a clean and safe environment with like -minded adults.

Thank you,

Include your name and address at the end of the letter.
Your postal code is very important as it shows that you are a member of your MLA’s constituency.