THE CANNABIS COUNCIL OF CANADA WOULD LIKE TO CONGRATULATE MARK CARNEY ON BEING ELECTED PRIME MINISTER OF CANADA.
In the seven years since legalization, Canada’s cannabis industry has contributed over $43 billion to the nation’s GDP, including $7.4 billion in 2024. Looking ahead, policy reforms are crucial to reduce barriers, maintain growth, competitiveness, and innovation in the industry.
THE LIBERAL PARTY’S ELECTION PLATFORM
OUTLINED SEVERAL POLICIES POISED TO BENEFIT THE LEGAL CANNABIS INDUSTRY AND C3 STRONGLY ADVOCATES FOR CHANGES NEEDED IN THE SECTOR SUCH AS:
ELIMINATING RED TAPE FOR LEGAL PRODUCERS OPERATING NATION-WIDE:
Eliminate all federal barriers to interprovincial trade and labour mobility and to remove all federal exceptions under the Canadian Free Trade Agreement.
DRIVING POLICIES TO COMBAT THE ILLICIT CANNABIS MARKET:
Amend the Canada Post Corporation Act to allow police to search for and seize fentanyl and other contraband in Canada Post mail with a general warrant.
Investing in additional Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) officers to target more suspicious shipments at our land borders, ports, and railyards.
End drug trafficking in our communities and boost resources to fight modern threats.
Prosecuting more complex drug trafficking and organized crime offences.
SUPPORTING CANADIAN CANNABIS COMPANIES IN BECOMING GLOBAL INDUSTRY LEADERS:
Restore Canada’s diplomatic presence abroad through a new, full foreign policy to expand our trade, and to restore Canadian leadership.
Reduce the cost of investment for Canadian companies and make sure they are internationally competitive.
WE ARE EAGER TO COLLABORATE IN ADVANCING THIS MUCH-NEEDED CHANGE
Source: Liberal Party of Canada
