Bennett Jones and Global Public Affairs held a panel discussion and Q&A in Vancouver on cannabis legalization and regulation, with some of the most knowledgeable and insightful Canadians in this area. Topics that were addressed included:

• what's next in the legislative process given the current status of the Cannabis Act
• how provinces could approach legalization
• the ability of the cannabis industry to supply the anticipated demand
• the size of companies from licensed producers to micro or craft growers
• Canada’s international obligations and inter-provincial matters

Stakeholders came from a wide range of sectors—including cannabis cultivation, financial services, government, consulting, bioscience and medical cannabis dispensaries.

Moderator:

Dominique Hussey, Bennett Jones Partner and Head of IP Litigation

Panelists:

The Honourable Anne McLellan, Bennett Jones Senior Advisor and Chair of the Federal Task Force on Cannabis Legalization and Regulation

The Honourable Darrell Dexter, Vice Chair of Global Public Affairs and former Premier of Nova Scotia

Ranjeev Dhillon, Bennett Jones Partner and Key Contact for the Bennett Jones' Cannabis Practice