Cannabis Law
Updated – When will the Federal Government legalize Marijuana

March 27, 2017Jonathan Ablett
On March 26, it was reported that the Federal Government has clarified its goal to legalize marijuana by July 1, 2018, with the proposed legislation to be announced within three weeks. Evidently, the legislation will broadly follow the recommendation of the federal task force chaired by Anne McLellan. It would appear that the federal government…
When will the Federal Government legalize marijuana?

February 23, 2017Jonathan Ablett
The federal government has promised to legalize marijuana. As to when this will happen is anyone’s best guess. Presently, marijuana producers are able to grow and sell marijuana to medical patients with a prescription, under the Access to Cannabis for Medical Purposes Regulations (ACMPR). Given the large market doors to be opened upon legalization, producers…