First Nations are being offered the opportunity to open an approved cannabis shop on a first come, first serve basis.
A new Ontario government lottery for 50 new cannabis shops also includes eight of them earmarked for First Nations.
There will be a separate process for First Nations on a first come, first served basis.
Northern Ontario is getting five more stores, but in specific communities.
In the first round, two stores opened in Sudbury
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In the second round, stores will be opened in Kenora, North Bay, Sault Ste. Marie, Thunder Bay and Timmins.
Seven stores have also been approved for eastern Ontario; six for the Greater Toronto Area; 13 for Toronto, and; 11 for western Ontario.