The federal health minister says she’s satisfied with the opening of the recreational cannabis market across the country this fall.
Moncton-Riverview-Dieppe M-P Ginette Petitpas Taylor believes there are enough licensed producers to handle some of the shortages.
In 2018, we legalized cannabis – turning the page on over eighty years of failed prohibition.
I’m proud of our sensible, responsible and equitable plan, which will protect youth while displacing the illegal market.#AHealthyYear #HC2018 pic.twitter.com/rQKYvDt9er
— Ginette Petitpas Taylor (@GPTaylorMRD) December 31, 2018
She notes how the cannabis market will open further this year.
“Part of the rollout is going to be the edibles and that is another chapter we are working on right now and that part of the legislation will become reality in October.” Pettipas Taylor says.
Petitpas Taylor is pleased by the continued work in cannabis public education and awareness campaigns.
While excessive packaging for products has been a complaint, she adds plain packaging regulations will not be loosened to help deter use among young people.
