Marijuana black market 'business has never been better' in Canada despite legalization, cannabis CEO warns

The chief executive of one of Canada’s leading legal cannabis companies has urged the government to take stronger action to address the illicit marijuana market, arguing it has continued to flourish despite the country’s decision to legalize recreational use of the plant last year.

In this file photo, taken on October 17, 2018, a woman smokes a marijuana cigarette during a legalization party at Trinity Bellwoods Park in Toronto, Ontario GEOFF ROBINS/AFP/Getty Images John Conroy, the president of Canada’s National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws told Newsweek that “the illicit market is still thriving in Canada.” He blamed “government proposals” for creating “the basis for it to continue.” Conroy, who is also a lawyer, pointed to issues with how the government in Ottawa aims to regulate edible cannabis products as well as licensing issues.

A customer shows the marijuana he bought in a cannabis store in Quebec City, Quebec on October 17, 2018 ALICE CHICHE/AFP/Getty Images

Maybe because Doug Ford sabotaged the roll out in most populous province specifically to push privatization just like he’s tanking every other public sector?

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What's the cost comparison? If you're on a budget, and the black market stuff is roughly equal quality, but cheaper... 🤷🏻‍♂️

. Was it taxed out of affordability? .

It’s a plant. That’s all. It should be considered unconstitutional for it to be illegal.

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