The editorial calls on the federal government to take responsibility for the consequences of legislation it describes as “controversial.”
It says the government must provide adequate funding for robust monitoring of cannabis use across all segments of society, especially youth and other high-risk populations. It says that the anticipated tax revenue windfall from sales of licit marijuana should be used to pay for research on the harms related to the use of cannabis.
In the event that the use of cannabis increases, the article states that the federal government should be prepared to amend the act.
There are several reasons why the journal has called the government to account. It argues that the federal government’s stated commitment to push the legislation through has triggered substantial investment in cannabis firms.
Dr. Brian Goldman – CBC Radio – October 15, 2018.
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