Canada legalizes the consumption of cannabis edibles
It's been a year since the Canadian government legalized recreational cannabis use. And now, the consumption of cannabis-infused edibles, extracts, and creams is also legal.
It will not be possible to buy cannabis-infused edibles and drinks for another two months because the Ministry of Health requires 60 days to approve them.
Edible products have a delayed effect
For the consumption of edibles and beverages, the Ministry of Health has established a limit of 10 mg of THC. The Canadian Medical Association considers this figure very high, as the effects of cannabis can last up to 6 hours after consumption. This can lead to an increased risk of overconsumption.
Statistics Canada, the public agency, notes that only 291% of cannabis users obtain it legally.
One of the reasons for legalizing cannabis was to eliminate the black market. But the black market continues to dominate for two reasons: the scarcity of legal cannabis in some provinces and the price difference between legal and illegal marijuana.
An example of this can be found in Ontario, the country's most populous province. With over 8 million residents, only 25 cannabis dispensaries have been approved. Furthermore, a gram of legal marijuana (approximately $10.23 Canadian) costs twice as much as illegal marijuana.
On October 17, Canada became the second country in the world to legalize marijuana for recreational use, five years after Uruguay. Justin Trudeau's government allowed each province to organize its own trade; some have privatized it entirely, while others have opted for a public monopoly on the plant.
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