The Ontario government is looking into the possibility of cannabis consumption venues.

Cannabis lounges, cafes, and special occasion permits for concerts and festivals will be just a few subjects of an online consultation.

Attorney General Doug Downey spoke with AM800's Patty Handysides on The Afternoon News. He says the information will help the province create new rules as it moves towards an open cannabis market.

"Things like vape lounges and special occasion permits. The kinds of things that appear to be the next level of interest," added Downey.

He says officials are approaching the process with an open mind.

"We're not predetermined on what might happen. We're asking them for their ideas, their concerns and their thoughts on how we best move forward with this federal mandated program," says Downey. "It is wide open to the public. So anybody that has an opinion can go online and give us their thoughts."

Downey says the consultation will be posted on the Ontario's Regulatory Registry's website until March 10.

— with files from AM800's Patty Handysides.