Challenges with cannabis legalization in Canada, four years later

The legalization of cannabis in Canada gave people the freedom to choose to consume without fear of arrest or prosecution, and created a new economic driver.
But four years later, legacy growers are feeling left out, and the legal market is still in competition with illicit sales.
National Post political reporter Bryan Passifiume joins the show to discuss how big the sector has become, why some who were in the business before legalization have faced hurdles, and what’s keeping the black market in business.
Background reading: Four years after legalization, illegal cannabis market still thriving in Canada
Red tape, barriers keeping BC's 'legacy' craft pot farmers out of legal marketplace
Liberals finally begin year-late pot-legalization review with focus on race and the environment
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The legalization of cannabis in Canada gave people the freedom to choose to consume without fear of arrest or prosecution, and created a new economic driver.

But four years later, legacy growers are feeling left out, and the legal market is still in competition with illicit sales.

National Post political reporter Bryan Passifiume joins the show to discuss how big the sector has become, why some who were in the business before legalization have faced hurdles, and what’s keeping the black market in business.

Background reading: Four years after legalization, illegal cannabis market still thriving in Canada

Red tape, barriers keeping BC's 'legacy' craft pot farmers out of legal marketplace

Liberals finally begin year-late pot-legalization review with focus on race and the environment

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