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The legalisation of cannabis in British Columbia: background, implementation, and assessment (2018-2022)
Among the range of cannabis regulatory systems introduced in North America, the example of British Columbia demonstrates a cautious regulatory approach, centred on the gradual introduction of cannabis on the market, which is designed to be reasonable and guided by a step-by-step evaluation of the reform.
A few years after the 2018 reform, what assessment can be made of cannabis regulation on British Columbia, one of Canada's most densely populated provinces with a history of high prevalence of cannabis use?
This case study is based on a qualitative survey of interviews with the stakeholders responsible for implementing this regulation, supplemented by direct observations in October-November 2021, and an analysis of official sources and grey literature.
It describes the conditions under which cannabis regulation is being implemented and the related practical issues following legalisation.
Publication type
Reports
Publication date
Language
French
English
Author(s)
OBRADOVIC
Ivana
Edited by
OFDT
Number of pages
73
ISBN
979-10-92728-70-5
Products & addictions
Cannabis
Themes
Supply and markets
Public policy and healthcare provision
Specific population(s)
Adults
Territories
International
Dispositif d'enquête et d'observation
Public policy analysis