October 17, 2018 has come and gone, and Canadians now live in a brave new world of legalized possession and consumption of cannabis. This seismic shift in the law of the land has left the public with numerous questions about what they can and cannot do under the new laws. It is also created an entirely new market of consumers, and subsequently launched a potentially huge new industry of businesses that will aim to capture that market and some of its profits. The result is that both individuals and businesses are going to their lawyers for advice on what is and is not permitted under the new rules, and lawyers have been left to scramble through mountains of dense legislation and a provincial patchwork to find answers for their clients.
If you are one of those lawyers looking for answers, or just trying to stay up to date on the general changes, then this article is for you. The following is a straightforward summary of some the new laws and issues that apply to Ontario:
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