Sanikiluaq Liquor Plebiscite

On February 4, 2019 eligible voters in Sanikiluaq will cast their vote for 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.

There will be an advance vote on January 28, 2019 at the Hamlet Council chambers from 10am-7pm.

Plebiscite day will be on February 4, 2019 at the Hamlet Council chambers from
10am-7pm.

If you will be away on January 28 and February 4 contact Elections Nunavut to apply for a Proxy Certificate.