Category: Legalized

Navigator’s cannabis industry podcast, Legalized, returns for Season 2, March 26, 2018.

In Season 1, we watched as some of Canada’s now-leading cannabis brands set up shop and built their businesses. We also tracked the consultations and findings of the Task Force on Cannabis Legalization and Regulation.

This season we’re checking in again with the businesses we met in season 1. We’ll be talking to the Hon. Anne McLellan, former Chair of the Task Force, about Bill C-45 and whether or not the legislation properly reflects her recommendations. And we’ll be examining the fears and concerns many in Canada still have about cannabis and legalization.

Tune in every week starting March 26 for new episodes of Legalized.

 

Views expressed do not necessarily represent those of Navigator or its affiliates.

Canada is heading into uncharted territory. With a dedicated Cannabis practice, Navigator has been following developments in the cannabis industry, with an eye to how government, entrepreneurs, activists, medical professionals, law enforcement, and Canadians are planning for the end of prohibition.

In January 2017, we launched the first season of Legalized. In our first season, we followed the announcement of legalization through its study by the Task Force on Cannabis Legalization and Regulation and the announcement of its recommendations. But we were just getting started.

By request, and popular demand, we’re pleased to announce the return of Legalized for its second season on March 26, 2018.

There are a host of issues that still need to be addressed by all levels of government about legalization. Despite these, we have already seen the incredible economic impact the cannabis industry can have on Canada.

We’ve been lucky enough to speak with industry professionals, medical experts, MPs, activists, and advocates about what legalization means for Canada and Canadians. And we can’t wait to share their perspective with you.

New episodes are released every week, starting on March 26, 2018.

For our final episode, we talk about how professionalized cannabis has become by discussing the first cannabis-focused funds in Canada.

Featuring:

Jake Dawson, Senior Product Specialist at Hybrid Financial; Rosy Mondin, Executive Director of the Cannabis Trade Alliance of Canada; Hugo Alves, Partner and Corporate Commercial and Climate Change Lawyer at Bennett Jones; John Fowler, President and CEO of Supreme Pharmaceuticals; and Will Stewart, Managing Principal at Navigator Ltd.

7 Acres Tour

We walk you through the stages of cannabis production at 7 Acres, the growing facility for Supreme Pharmaceuticals.

Featuring:

John Fowler, President and CEO of Supreme Pharmaceuticals.

From Outlaw to In-law

With legalization of recreational consumption looming, cannabis has changed a lot. Along with the changes, Adam Greenblatt has moved from working with dispensaries, to intervening in Supreme Court cannabis cases, to working for corporate cannabis. We talk about how the industry has changed by following Adam’s career.

Featuring:

Adam Greenblatt, Head of Quebec Engagement for Tweed; Rosy Mondin, Executive Director of the Cannabis Trade Alliance of Canada; Hugo Alves, Partner and Corporate Commercial and Climate Change Lawyer at Bennett Jones.