On November 9, 2020 eligible voters in Arviat have cast their vote on the following question:
Are you in favour of replacing the current liquor prohibition system in the Hamlet of Arviat 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 7 days to:
- 8.52 litres of beer (24 x 355ml)
- 8 litres of wine (2 boxes of 4 L or 10 bottles of 750ml)
The results of this plebiscite are as follows:
| # of Votes | % of votes cast | |
|---|---|---|
| YES votes | 392 | 52.6% |
| NO votes | 353 | 47.4% |
| Rejected ballots | 5 | |
| Total Votes | 745 |
Voter turnout: 59%
