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TORONTO — A proposed plan on the sale of marijuana unveiled Friday by the Ontario government stirred a lot of reaction. Here’s are some quotes:

— “I have made it clear that while I support the legalization of marijuana, I do not think the people of Toronto would support future widespread location of outlets for the sale of marijuana in residential neighbourhoods or in certain retailing areas. I hope there will not be an excessive number of these stores and they will be located in a way that places a premium on neighbourhood safety.” — Toronto Mayor John Tory

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— “I’ve been worried from the beginning that the so-called legalization is nothing more that Prohibition 2.0 with cops and politicians looking to make money themselves.” Jodie Emery, marijuana dispensary owner

— “This is a prudent plan that we’ve worked hard to promote in conversations with our communities, with the cannabis industry, and with government. It’s good to know our elected leaders were listening.” — Warren (Smokey) Thomas, president of the Ontario Public Service Employees Union, which represents LCBO workers