The province will be picking which 25 potential pot shops will be allowed to apply for retail cannabis licences today.
Those seeking to open a pot shop in the province had from Monday to early afternoon Wednesday to submit an expression of interest.
The government will pick the winners today and is set to announce the results within 24 hours.
Those selected through the lottery will have five business days to turn in their applications along with a $6,000 non-refundable fee and a $50,000 letter of credit. (The Canadian Press)