Ottawa at risk of losing its first-mover advantage in cannabis sector

Continuing to apply the same level of regulatory oversight to all cannabis constituents will only perpetuate the issue at hand: a persistent illegal market for CBD products risking the health of Canadians, writes Helen Long of the Canadian Health Food Association.

CBD is natural, and should be regulated as a natural health product, writes Helen Long of the Canadian Health Food Association.The Hill Times file photograph

Opinion

BY HELEN LONG

November 1, 2019

As the first G7 nation to legalize cannabis, Canadians have embraced this opportunity to innovate and create jobs throughout the cannabis sector, and one year after legalization, academic and industry leaders remain eager to lead in this space. Legalization sparked ne...

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