Canadians Asked for More Opinions on Cannabis Regulation by Jan 20

In an announcement Tuesday by Minister of Health Ginette Petitpas Taylor and MP Bill Blair, the Government of Canada has opened up a consultation period for Canadians to provide their input on cannabis regulation by Jan. 20.

The feds are seeking perspectives from a variety of sources to provide input on marijuana-related sectors that include cultivation licensing, security clearance, cannabis products, labeling, packaging, medical marijuana, and cosmetics, to name just a few.

Proposed licensing rules for cultivators would allow producers to apply for permits which fit their specific business model. These would include large-scale producers looking to grow tonnes of cannabis, as well as smaller farmers interested in starting nurseries and seedling companies.

The government has also suggested regulations for micro-producers that are akin to craft-brewing companies. According to Blair, these craft-cultivators will “be able to participate in the market through provincial sellers.” This fascinating development means craft-cannabis actually has a chance of being involved, by offering their products to provincial wholesalers.

This new development for the craft market is…

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