The full implementation of legal cannabis could occur later than July 1, government officials told CBC News Tuesday. (Canopy Growth Corp.)Until the bill receives royal assent, it will be illegal to transport cannabis. Legislation could face hurdles in the SenateThree Liberal cabinet ministers appeared before the Red Chamber Tuesday to defend their cannabis legislation. Some provincial officials and law enforcement agencies have said they will not be ready for legal cannabis by July 1, and, thus, the Tories believe implementation should be delayed by at least year to allow the other levels of government to play catch-up. The individual and social societal harms associated with cannabis use are already being felt every day.

Source: CBC News February 06, 2018 20:18 UTC