The groups behind Ontario's first cannabis retail training certification revealed details of the program in Toronto on Wednesday. Course to take about 4 hoursThose hoping to obtain a certificate will be required to take an online course and exam at a cost of $49.99. Pateras added the certification is similar to the Smart Serve Ontario program that workers who serve alcohol are required to complete. Matei Olaru, CEO of Lift & Co., said the learning curve around cannabis will be steep for many people. The course includes training on how to spot customers impaired by drugs or alcohol or those trying to use a fake ID to buy pot.

Source: CBC News February 20, 2019 18:45 UTC