In addition to the abovementioned areas of concern, the proposed cannabis retailer is also located within a residential area of high material deprivation. This area represents a population in our community who is inequitably vulnerable to the effects of substance use and harms:

Material Deprivation Level(s) of Surrounding Residential Area

Description

Material Deprivation Levels within  150m: 3, 4, 5 (most deprived)Material Deprivation Levels within  250m: 3, 4, 5 (most deprived)Material Deprivation Levels within  500m: 1, 3, 4, 5 (most deprived)

Material deprivation is associated with poverty and the inability for individuals/communities to access and attain basic material needs. This indicator is classified into quintiles with scores ranging from “1” to “5” where a score of “5” refers to an area experiencing the highest level of deprivation. This indicator combines the following sociodemographic details collected from the Canadian census: Proportion of the population aged 20+ without a high-school diploma Proportion of families who are lone parent families Proportion of total income from government transfer payments for population aged 15+ Proportion of the population aged 15+ who are unemployed Proportion of the population considered low-income Proportion of households living in dwellings in need of major repair