While the prime minister and the premiers will focus largely on economic issues when they sit down next week, the Prime Minister's Office confirmed Thursday that legalizing cannabis will also be discussed. Many provinces are nervous about the federal government's timeline of legalizing pot by next July. One province told CBC News while all the provinces want implementation of the plan to be successful, they have many questions about how the prime minister plans to help them do that. Manitoba Premier Brian Pallister wants the federal government to do more to get the message out on the dangers of driving while under the influence of pot. Public Minister Ralph Goodale says the Liberal government is providing funding for provinces to beef up enforcement and training for the legalization of marijuana.

Source: CBC News September 28, 2017 21:09 UTC