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Federal government unlikely to legalize pot gummies and other edibles that could appeal to kids

Mornings with Simi

English - August 26, 2019 20:04 - 19 minutes - ★★★★★ - 1 rating
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Edibles and other cannabis products are set to become legal across Canada on October 17, a year to the day after loose-leaf cannabis was legalized.

But if you’re thinking you’ll see gummies on the shelves, hold your horses. Despite the fact it’s the most popular edible - according to a survey by Deloitte - they’re probably not going to be legal, because of the federal government’s concerns that they’re too attractive to children.

Guest: Jodie Emery

Cannabis advocate

Edibles and other cannabis products are set to become legal across Canada on October 17, a year to the day after loose-leaf cannabis was legalized.


But if you’re thinking you’ll see gummies on the shelves, hold your horses. Despite the fact it’s the most popular edible - according to a survey by Deloitte - they’re probably not going to be legal, because of the federal government’s concerns that they’re too attractive to children.


Guest: Jodie Emery


Cannabis advocate