The Province is asking British Columbians to give their thoughts on non-medical “cannabis consumption spaces.”

It’s a term for a business or special event that provides cannabis for on-site sale and use. 

Examples include cafes, lounges, concerts or festivals, ticketed events and spas.

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"We have heard from cannabis businesses that consumption spaces could provide an opportunity for the sector to become more economically viable and could better meet the interests of people who use cannabis," said Mike Farnworth, minister of public safety. 

"At the same time, others have raised public health and safety concerns, which will need to be carefully weighed. We want to hear the views of all British Columbians so they can help shape how BC's cannabis sector continues to evolve."

For that reason, the Province has launched an online public engagement about cannabis consumption spaces.

Meant to help inform decisions on whether to permit these types of spaces and how they could be regulated, it runs from today until May 8.

If allowed, cannabis consumption spaces would need to align with provincial public health and safety objectives, which means indoor smoking and vaping would continue to be prohibited.

More information on cannabis consumption spaces, the engagement process and a link to the survey can be found by clicking this link.

A report summarizing the results of the engagement will be released later this year.