With the pandemic pinching off the supply of illicit drugs, the sale of legalized cannabis products in Newfoundland and Labrador appears to be filling some of the gap. The Newfoundland and Labrador Liquor Corporation regulates provincial cannabis sales. While it's not likely to happen, both organizations would like nothing more than to put the illegal market out of business. For now, they hope the shift toward the legal purchase of cannabis products will continue, and believe that responding to the needs of the marketplace will help that transition. Consumers can now buy cannabis products for as low as $5 per gram, which is competitive with the illegal market, said Murphy.

Source: CBC News July 09, 2020 10:30 UTC