The LCBO will be getting into the marijuana business next year.
The provincial government has outlined its cannabis legalization strategy.
Finance Minister Charles Sousa says they plan to open as many as 150 dispensaries by 2020.
Sousa says they will open 80 stores in the first year.
He says the LCBO will establish separate and dedicated stand alone cannabis retails stores as well as online sales.
Sousa says all products won’t be visible and the stores won’t be selling alcohol.
He notes it’s too early to say what kind of profit they are expecting from the sale of marijuana.
Attorney General Yasir Naqvi says the minimum age to purchase marijuana will be 19.