Canadian Centre on Substance Use and Addiction
Policy Brief

A Public Health Perspective on Cannabis Legalization and Regulation in Canada


Summarizes our submission to the federal government’s public consultation on cannabis legalization. Supports maintaining an evidence-based public health and safety approach to cannabis legalization and regulation in Canada with recommendations. Notes that not enough time has passed to fully evaluate the effects of cannabis legalization and regulation, so more research is needed.

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