There was a diverse array of questions and concerns raised with the panellists at Business in Vancouver’s latest Business Excellence Series event – and for good reason.
Next spring Canada takes the plunge as the federal government is slated to introduce legislation making recreational marijuana legal across the country. While some countries have dabbled with decriminalization and many U.S. states have also legalized pot for personal consumption, Canada’s journey into the world of legal weed is unprecedented.
Titled Legalizing Cannabis, held at the Shangri-La Hotel on October 19, the event was sold out and standing room only as attendees sought insights from experts on the front lines of the emerging marijuana legal landscape.
Panellist Cam Battley, executive vice-president of licensed medical cannabis producer Aurora Cannabis Inc., which is based in Alberta but has operations in Vancouver, said it’s exciting to think of how important this is not only for us as a nation, but for the planet as a whole.
Patrick Blennerhassett – Business In Vancouver – Oct. 31, 2017.
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