Details on marijuana task force coming, to deal with supply, jurisdiction, retail, taxes

A marijuana industry official says existing licensed producers could supply just 10 to 15 per cent of what demand will be once recreational use of marijuana is legalized.
Anne McLellan is expected to be announced as chair of a task force that will consult with Canadians on how to go about legalizing recreational use of marijuana.
Insiders say the questions a government task force on marijuana legalization must deal with include how and where consumers will purchase it, how much involvement the provinces will have in its regulation, how adequate supply will be created, and what level of taxes should be applied. Multiple sour...

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