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How To Get Your Cannabis – Where, When, What, Why and How

Panel Discussion

Given Canada is a Federation we will have 13 different cannabis distribution regimes spread across the provinces and territories. There will be a mix of private and public offerings and if you want to understand how this will work and role out on October 17, come listen to a panel made of up of political insiders and industry representatives. This panel with provide you with the latest developments and offer insight towards how the future will look a year from legalization.

Moderator: Ivan Ross Vrana, HK Strategies

 

The Future of Retail

The Future of Retail

Presentation

In the Future of Retail, Lori Bailey, Head of Retail at Canopy Growth, will speak to the incredible opportunity for creativity and innovation in cannabis retail. Focused on the upcoming adult use legal cannabis market, Lori will draw on more than twenty years of senior retail experience to highlight the commonalities and differences between traditional and cannabis retail while addressing the future of the sector in Canada. Her presentation will also cover retail essentials such as locations, personnel, experience design and community involvement.

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Committing to Compassion: The Importance of Social Responsibility in the Cannabis Industry

Presentation

The cannabis industry continues to be one of Canada’s fastest-growing sectors and with new players entering the market at a rapid pace, it’s more important than ever for companies to engage in meaningful corporate social responsibility initiatives inspired by the socially-conscious roots of cannabis. In this talk, Hilary Black, Director of Patient Education & Advocacy at Canopy Growth will share her story as the founder of the BC Compassion Club Society and how her work along with the efforts of many other early advocates for patient access to cannabis fueled a movement that has now turned into a massive industry. Hilary will also provide further insight into the ways that Canopy Growth is committed to investing in and being the leader in creating solutions to cannabis-related issues such as safe driving, youth cannabis use, clinical guidelines for physicians, and the recently announced partnership with UBC to research the potential utility of cannabis in addressing the opioid overdose crisis.

 

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Tax and Cannabis

Panel Discussion

All Health Canada cultivators and processors have to obtain a “Cannabis License” from the CRA before legalization date on October 17. 2018, in addition to the Health Canada license. Also, processors and packagers will need to register for the Excise Tax Stamp regime and purchase stamps. If you don’t obtain a license by October 17, 2018, you risk facing federal offences if you continue to undertake cannabis activities. The panel will outline how to fill out the “Cannabis License” application and how the excise tax is calculated and who pays it, as well as some challenges it poses to LPs who want to automate the process.

Moderator: Harrison Jordan, MNP

 

Brand-Aid: How To Make A Name In A Regulated Market

Panel Discussion

As it stands with Health Canada, marketing cannabis may be more like advertising pharma than marketing beer (you know the ads, that don’t identify what a drug does, but list dire side effects). “Glamour, recreation, risk, excitement…” are among prohibited ad themes. Packaging is to be plain and uncolourful. But savvy marketers are already stickhandling the restrictions with imaginative ways to get their message across. Creative use of social media, event sponsorship, ancillary non-THC products like “hemp-inspired” beer – these and other approaches will be discussed in this panel of forward-thinkers.

Moderator: Jennifer McKenzie, Bereskin & Parr LLP

 

Securing Licensed Cannabis Facilities in a Legalized Marketplace

Presentation

On the eve of cannabis legalization, a lot is set to change in the way regulated cannabis facilities must approach the issue (and challenge) of “SECURITY”. In this fast-paced and thought-provoking session, Canada’s top cannabis security expert will tell you the key things you need to know to manage security risks and navigate the new business realities as a cultivator, processor, retailer or license applicant.

 

The New Rules Explained: Navigating the Licensing & Regulatory Maze

Panel Discussion

You knew the end of prohibition wouldn’t come without fine print. Indeed, “legalized” cannabis may arguably be more regulated than ever. Cultivating companies will need to provide background checks from top to bottom. Outdoor growing has a code of security requirements that some say make it prohibitively expensive. Potency has yet to be properly addressed. Will some genetics still be illegal? And what the heck is a “micro-cultivation license” anyway? The grey areas are endless. But the expertise on this panel can help lead you safely through the maze.

Moderator: Jamie Shaw, Industry and Policy Expert