Amendments would let Manitoba cannabis stores drop window coverings for safety

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Toronto Star · collected 2026-10-05 · by The Canadian Press

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Manitoba's government is proposing changes to its Liquor, Gaming and Cannabis Control Act to allow cannabis stores to remove mandatory window coverings. The proposed amendments aim to address safety issues by enabling clearer visibility through the store windows. This move comes as a response to practical concerns raised since the introduction of the requirement for covering storefront windows.
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Story summary

The Manitoba government recently proposed changes to its Liquor, Gaming and Cannabis Control Act which could allow cannabis stores in Winnipeg and other parts of the province to remove required window coverings. These coverings were initially mandated to prevent public visibility into the stores but are now being reconsidered due to safety concerns raised by retailers. The proposed amendments aim to address security issues within the retail environment, potentially making it easier for staff to monitor the premises and respond to threats. This change could impact how cannabis businesses operate in Manitoba, balancing consumer privacy with store safety measures.

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Topics

Liquor, Gaming and Cannabis Control Act Manitoba WINNIPEG

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Manitoba GPE · 2× WINNIPEG GPE · 1×

Narrative

The Manitoba government has introduced amendments to the provincial Liquor, Gaming and Cannabis Control Act that would eliminate window coverings on all cannabis storefronts amid safety concerns.
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🔮 Cannabis stores across Manitoba may soon be able to remove window coverings that are required to prevent the public from seeing inside.

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Cannabis stores across Manitoba may soon be able to remove window coverings that are required to prevent the public from seeing inside. uncertain
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The Manitoba government has introduced amendments to the provincial Liquor, Gaming and Cannabis Control Act that would eliminate window coverings on all cannabis storefronts amid safety concerns. asserted
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