As a Crown Corporation, we support Nova Scotians and the priorities of the Government of Nova Scotia by working together to contribute to the future of the province, supporting our team, and by providing exceptional and responsible customer service. We do this with fiscal sustainability and service delivery top of mind.
Our legislative mandate is outlined in the Nova Scotia Liquor Control Act (LCA) and Cannabis Control Act (CCA). Our role, as outlined in the LCA, includes responsibility for the receipt, distribution, regulation, and control of beverage alcohol in Nova Scotia. The safe and responsible distribution and sale of beverage alcohol, including the prevention of alcohol sales to minors, is fundamental to our mandate. The CCA gives us the authority purchase, possess, sell, and distribute cannabis.
LIQUOR CONTROL ACT (LCA) OBJECTIVES:
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Promotion of social objectives regarding responsible drinking.
- Promotion of industrial or economic objectives regarding the beverage alcohol industry in the province.
- Attainment of suitable financial revenues to government.
- Attainment of acceptable levels of customer service.
PROVINCIAL CANNABIS CONTROL ACT (CCA) OBJECTIVES:
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Promote social objectives respecting the responsible consumption of cannabis.
- Control and carry out the purchase, possession, distribution, and sale of cannabis in accordance with the CCA.
FEDERAL CANNABIS ACT OBJECTIVES*:
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Protecting the health of young persons by restricting their access to cannabis.
- Protecting individuals from inducements to use cannabis.
- Providing access to a quality-controlled supply of legal cannabis.
*As a retailer, we are focused on these key objectives of the Federal Cannabis Act.