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Ontario announces sales of recreational cannabis framework

Photo of Sara Zborovski (CA)By Sara Zborovski (CA) on Posted in International
On September 8th, Ontario announced its much-anticipated framework for the distribution and sale of recreational cannabis. This announcement makes Ontario the first province to outline a comprehensive response to the Federal government’s plan to legalize cannabis by July 2018. Ontario’s proposed approach largely mirrors the Province’s approach to the sale of alcohol and tobacco. Recreational … Continue reading

Canada’s legalization of recreational cannabis – legislation introduced

Photo of Sara Zborovski (CA)Photo of Ian Trimble (CA)By Sara Zborovski (CA) and Ian Trimble (CA) on Posted in Regulatory
In the 2015 Federal election, the Liberal Party of Canada ran on a platform that included the legalization of recreational cannabis. Following the election, a task force was created to report on legalization and regulation, and a report was delivered in November 2016. On April 13, 2017, Bill C-45, An Act respecting cannabis and to … Continue reading
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