RANKIN INLET, Nunavut – (February 4, 2019) -.
On February 4, eligible voters in Sanikiluaq voted on the following question:
Are you in favour of replacing the current prohibition system in the Hamlet of Sanikiluaq and the rest of the Belcher Islands 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 litre of spirits;
(b) four litres of wine; and
(c) 18 litres of beer.
The results of this plebiscite are as follows:
| Number of Votes | Percentage of Votes Cast | |
|---|---|---|
| YES | 134 | 37% |
| NO | 224 | 63% |
| Rejected | 1 | |
| Total Valid Votes | 358 | 100 % |
For more information about the Liquor Act call 1.855.844.5488 or email kbell@gov.nu.ca
