Got opinions on what to do once marijuana legalization comes into effect? The BC Government wants to hear them.
The Provincial Government is inviting British Columbians to share their views about how the Province can keep young people, neighbourhoods, and roads safe after Canada legalizes non-medical cannabis next year.
“We want to hear from as many people as possible about how we can best protect our kids, keep our roads safe, and lock criminals out of the non-medical cannabis industry,” said Minister of Public Safety and Solicitor General Mike Farnworth.
“It’s critical that we work together to ensure the legalization of non-medical cannabis results in safer, healthier communities.”
Now Through November 1st, Share Your Views
From today through Nov. 1, people can share their views about B.C.’s approach to non-medical cannabis legalization at engage.gov.bc.ca/BCcannabisregulation/.
Under the federal government’s new laws, provinces and territories have the power to regulate the distribution and retail sales of non-medical cannabis. British Columbia can also upgrade traffic-safety laws to protect people on the roads from cannabis impaired drivers.
Input Also Includes Telephone Survey and Specific Engagements
In addition to the open public engagement process, the government will also proactively seek opinions from a representative cross-section of British Columbians on their views concerning non-medical cannabis regulations, with a random telephone survey.
Local governments, Indigenous governments and organizations, and stakeholders from law enforcement, health, agriculture and other sectors will also have specific engagement opportunities with the Province on cannabis regulation later this fall.
As well, the Province has invited the Union of B.C. Municipalities to establish a standing committee on cannabis legalization so local governments can share their experience, knowledge and concerns as B.C.’s regulatory framework develops.
