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Yukon pot survey territory's 'most successful survey' yet

More than 3,100 surveys were completed about cannabis legalization and regulation in the Yukon.

A full report from the survey results is expected to be released by November

More than 3,100 surveys were completed about cannabis legalization and regulation in the Yukon, making it 'the most successful survey' the territory has ever done, according to the territorial government. (Sean Kilpatrick/Canadian Press)

The Yukon government says more than 3,100 surveys were completed about cannabis legalization and regulation in the territory.

Back in August, the Yukon government launched the survey asking Yukoners for their priorities when it comes to legalized marijuana.

Justice Minister Tracy-Anne McPhee said it's important to get the opinions of Yukoners and to understand what's important to them.

The survey closed on Sept. 30.

Questions about where and how cannabis should be sold, where it can be consumed, concerns about impaired driving and workplace safety and more were included on the survey.

In a statement, the Yukon government called it the "most successful survey undertaken by the Government of Yukon". They say it's thanks to the role social media played in getting Yukoners to the survey.

Together with their Google and Facebook ads, they brought more than 2,000 people to the survey either online, by submitting a hardcopy or by phone.

In the next few weeks, officials will be reviewing the comments and expect to have a full report by the beginning of November.

The federal government has promised to legalize cannabis by the summer of 2018, which has left some provinces and territories scrambling to figure out what the rules will be in their jurisdictions.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Jamie-Lee McKenzie is from Kebaowek First Nation. She's a Reporter with CBC Sudbury. She's also worked as a Reporter and Associate Producer with CBC Manitoba and CBC North in Whitehorse. Reach her at jamie.mckenzie@cbc.ca or connect with her on Twitter @JamieMcKenzie_