VICTORIA — British Columbia has released results of public engagement on the possible approval of cannabis consumption spaces, such as at special events or businesses where marijuana is available for sale.
The report, produced by the Ministry of Public Safety to inform a decision on consumption spaces, shows most respondents who use cannabis like the idea, while there's opposition from those who don't.
But responses from public health and safety stakeholders showed concerns that both cannabis and alcohol might be purchased and consumed at the same locations, along with the potential risk of impaired driving. However, the report says the online findings don't necessarily represent the opinions of the broader B.C. population because of the potential for self-selection bias associated with choosing to take the survey.
The report notes the surveys revealed some demographic differences, with greater support for cannabis consumption spaces among younger people, as well as Indigenous respondents and those who did not identify as a"visible minority."
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