Charges dropped against Indigenous cannabis store owner in Georgina – York Region
March 6, 2025
In a significant development for Indigenous business rights, all charges against Jared Big Canoe, an Indigenous entrepreneur and advocate for treaty rights, have been dropped.
The Georgina resident, who had been facing legal action for selling cannabis without an Ontario license, was informed on Jan. 29 that the Crown would withdraw all charges.
Big Canoe, who had been preparing to represent himself at trial, expressed surprise and relief at the decision.
