A review of Canadian legislation that seeks to address key issues in the country’s cannabis industry has been delayed. The Cannabis Act is in need of a mandatory review that was scheduled for October 2021, three years after Canada made it legal to use marijuana for recreational purposes. According to Tammy Jarbeau, a health spokesperson, a legislative review is currently in the works. Once the review launches, the industry seeks to address issues, some of which are not covered in the Cannabis Act. Some of those issues include excise taxes, potency limits of products, and the marketing and advertising of cannabis products. According to industry sources, the September elections, the installation of a new health minister, and the pandemic are possible reasons for the review’s delay. Last year, the Cannabis Council of Canada was in discussions with Health Canada, which wanted to narrow the review. The review is expected to have an impact on public health, Indigenous communities and legal home cultivation. George Smitherman of the Cannabis Council states that the concern of public health is important in addressing the country’s illicit market of cannabis.
CannabisNewsWire, 03/09/2022 16:20:00