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Cannabis Laws of Canada
This text reviews the regulatory regimes nationwide to provide a comprehensive understanding of cannabis law in Canada.
Langue de publication: English
Publié: 28 août 2025
Éditeur: LexisNexis Canada
Cannabis is not like other “drugs.” While it remains a substance that is controlled for public policy and public health purposes, it has become widely accepted. The regulation of the manufacture, distribution, retail sale, and possession of cannabis was developed explicitly within the constitutional framework of Canada on a collaborative basis amongst the federal, provincial and territorial governments, public health and law enforcement agencies, and stakeholders.
Cannabis Laws of Canada by Donald J. Bourgeois and Craig Slater reviews the regulatory regimes nationwide to provide a comprehensive understanding of cannabis law in Canada. It provides practical guidance on a wide variety of cannabis-related regulatory and legal issues, including criminal law, manufacturing, Health Canada regulation, compliance, licensing, advertising and more.
Discover how Canada's innovative cannabis regulation strategy balances health, safety, and cultural considerations, setting a global standard for responsible substance management.
Topics Covered
- The historical and constitutional context of cannabis
- Personal possession and consumption
- Manufacturing and distribution
- Products and promotions
- Packaging and labelling
- Medical use
- Research and testing
- Law enforcement and compliance
- Taxation
- Retailing cannabis in Canadian provinces and territories
- Plus much more
Who Should Read This Book
- Federal and provincial government lawyers at all levels who require assistance with regulatory enforcement and policy reviews
- In-house counsel at organizations that deal with the cannabis industry who provide direction on all aspects cannabis regulatory issues
- Business lawyers representing anyone involved in buying, selling, manufacturing, distribution or marketing of cannabis products who provide guidance on how to stay compliant
- Leaders and regulatory advisors within cannabis companies looking for guidance on how to stay compliant
Preface
Chapter 1: Introduction: Historical and Constitutional Context
§ 1.01 Introduction to Historical and Constitutional Context
§ 1.02 Historical Context
§ 1.03 Constitutional Context
Chapter 2: Federal Regulation
§ 2.01 Introduction to Federal Regulation
§ 2.02 Personal Possession and Consumption
§ 2.03 Manufacturing and Distributing Cannabis
§ 2.04 Cannabis Products
§ 2.05 Promotions
§ 2.06 Packaging and Labelling
§ 2.07 Medical Use of Cannabis
§ 2.08 Research
§ 2.09 Analytical Testing
§ 2.10 Cannabis Tracking
§ 2.11 Industrial Hemp
§ 2.12 Records and Reports
§ 2.13 Law Enforcement and Compliance
§ 2.14 Taxation
Chapter 3: Regulated Cannabis Retailing in Canada’s Provinces and Territories
§ 3.01 Introduction to Regulated Cannabis Retailing
§ 3.02 British Columbia
§ 3.03 Alberta
§ 3.04 Saskatchewan
§ 3.05 Manitoba
§ 3.06 Ontario
§ 3.07 Quebec
§ 3.08 New Brunswick
§ 3.09 Nova Scotia
§ 3.10 Prince Edward Island
§ 3.11 Newfoundland and Labrador
§ 3.12 Yukon
§ 3.13 Northwest Territories
§ 3.14 Nunavut
Table of Cases
Table of Statutes
Index
