Yes, Mr. Speaker, the working group has been working on a series of principles, and these will be taken out on the road for public consultation in the regional centres, and also at least several of the smaller communities. There are certain principles that we are acting upon, as follows: restricting youth access to cannabis and the protection of young people from promotion and enticements to use cannabis; legislation to allow adults to possess and access regulated quality controlled legal cannabis; to discourage drug impaired driving; to protect workers and the public from drug impairment in the workplace; to protect public health by controlling the public smoking of cannabis; to enhance public awareness of the health risks associated with cannabis; to provide a safe and secure retail regime for the adult purchase of cannabis and provide for local options; to establish cannabis distribution and consumption restrictions and prohibition. So, as I have mentioned, we will be seeking the advice and information of the public. There will be public engagement sessions during the summer in the regional centres and also in several small communities. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.
Louis Sebert on Question 799-18(2): Territorial Cannabis Legislation And Regulation
In the Legislative Assembly on May 31st, 2017. See this statement in context.
Question 799-18(2): Territorial Cannabis Legislation And Regulation
Oral Questions
May 30th, 2017
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