Elections Nunavut: Gjoa Haven Liquor Plebiscite – December 9

A Liquor plebiscite will be held in Gjoa Haven on Dec 9 at Gideon Qitsualik Memorial Hall. Advance vote on Dec 2 at the Heritage Centre.

Ballot question:

“Are you in favour of replacing the current prohibition system in the Hamlet of Gjoa Haven and surrounding area with a restricted quantities system? In addition to the general liquor laws of Nunavut, the restricted quantities system would limit the amount of liquor that a person can purchase in or import into the community every 14 days to:

(a) one (1) litre of spirits;

(b) four (4) litres of wine; and

(c) eleven (11) litres of beer.

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