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Canadian Cannabis Leadership Summit Convenes to Address Critical Industry Challenges Impeding Growth

Invitation to the Canadian Cannabis Leadership Summit

--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Cannabis legalization has been a success for Canadians, as well as for federal, provincial and regional governments, but the industry cannot be sustained if we, together with industry leaders, policymakers, and experts, cannot find solutions to the most pressing issues facing the Canadian cannabis industry.

Hosted by the Cannabis Council of Canada, the Canadian Cannabis Leadership Summit is an exclusive panel-style conference gathering steps away from Parliament Hill, where the most influential voices from public and private sectors will come together to discuss and debate the critical challenges hindering industry advancement.

EVENT DETAILS

Date: Tuesday, October 1, 2024
Time: 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Location: National Arts Centre (NAC), 1 Elgin Street Ottawa, ON K1P 5W1 – O’Born Room

KEY TOPICS

  • Excise Duty: An in-depth discussion of its impact on the industry and potential reforms.
  • Excise Stamp: Addressing the challenges and exploring solutions for compliance and efficiency.
  • Regulatory Burden: Strategies for reducing complexity in a highly regulated environment.
  • Standard THC Unit: Quantifying cannabis in a way that allows us to better inform people about consumption.

SPOKESPERSON: Paul McCarthy, President, Cannabis Council of Canada

PANELISTS

Interviews will be available upon request

  • Beena Goldenberg, CEO, Organigram
  • Orville Bovenschen, President, Pure Sunfarms
  • David Lobo, CEO, Ontario Cannabis Store
  • Dr. Mark Ware, Director, Allan Edwards Pain Management Unit
  • Gillian Schauer, Executive Director, US Cannabis Regulators Association
  • Barry Katzman, Managing Director, Peak Processing

About Cannabis Council of Canada (C3)

The Cannabis Council of Canada is the national trade association representing businesses that are dedicated to the responsible production and distribution of cannabis. C3 advocates for the interests of the Canadian cannabis industry, working to create a supportive regulatory environment and promote the economic and social benefits of cannabis legalization.

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Contacts

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