Opportunities and Risks Arising from the
Legalization of Recreational Cannabis

Presented on Tuesday, October 17, 2017

  • Materials:
  • Opportunities and Risks Arising from the Legalization of Recreational Cannabis

  • About this program:
  • On April 13, 2017, the federal government announced much anticipated legislation to legalize and regulate the use of cannabis for recreational purposes. Join us to hear from leading experts who will help you consider the challenges and opportunities resulting from this legislation and its far-reaching and extensive potential impacts on business.

    Topics include:

    - Understanding the current legal status of cannabis (marijuana) in Canada
    - Providing a framework for the legalization and regulation of cannabis in Canada, specifically in Alberta and Ontario
    - Hearing from entrepreneur Jason Kujath about his journey of becoming a licensed producer through Health Canada
    - Employer risks, rights, and obligations arising from the legalization of recreational marijuana
    - Employee use of medicinal marijuana

  • Accreditation:

  • This program qualifies for up to 1.5 hours of eligible educational activity or CPD/MCE credit under the mandatory education regimes in British Columbia, Ontario and Québec.