It was one of the federal Liberal Party’s most distinctive election promises: Justin Trudeau’s commitment to legalize marijuana. Once elected, the tough task of finding the way forward landed on the somewhat unlikely point person, former chief of the Toronto Police Service, Bill Blair. He joins The Agenda to discuss the federal roll-out for marijuana legalization.
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In the first year since cannabis became legal in Canada, the Ontario government suffered huge financial losses selling the substance. Industry experts join The Agenda to explore what went wrong, how Ontario’s approach differed from provinces that were able to turn profits, and what changes are in store when it comes to the business of cannabis.
