In order to minimize the potential for vulnerable populations to access cannabis and reduce public exposure to environmental cannabis smoke, the WECHU recommends the following:
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That cannabis-related businesses be no less than 500 metres from any school, library, park, recreational centre and any other youth-serving facility.
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That cannabis-related businesses be no less than 500 metres from addiction and mental health facilities, hospitals and places of worship.
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That cannabis-related businesses be no less than 500 metres from any alcohol, tobacco, or other cannabis-related business.
The following is a summary of the sensitive land use or areas of concern, located within either 150 metres, 250 metres, or 500 metres of the proposed store located at 1800 Huron Church Road, Windsor. A visual map is also attached.
| Sensitive Land Use or Area of Concern | Name | Address | Distance from Retailer (metres) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alcohol | The Beer Store | 1818 Huron Church Rd, Windsor, Ontario, N9C 2L5 | 150 |
| Childcare centre or school | St James Catholic School | 1601 St James St, Windsor, Ontario, N9C 3P6 | 500 |
| Community centre | Can-Am IndianFriendship Centre OfWindsor | 1699 Northway Ave, Windsor, Ontario, N9B 3L8 | 500 |
| Mental health & addiction service | House Of Sophrosyne | 1771 Chappell Ave, Windsor, Ontario, N9C 3E8 | 500 |
| Park and playground | Huron Church Greenbelt | 1604 Felix Ave, Windsor, Ontario, N9C 3M6 | 500 |
| Park and playground | Maurice Belanger | 3980 Malden Rd, Windsor, Ontario, N9C 2G4 | 500 |
In addition to the abovementioned areas of concern, the proposed cannabis retailer is also located within a residential area experiencing moderate to high levels of social inequity using a validated measure of inequity.