TORONTO REPORT

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Medicinal cannabis has been legal and regulated by Health Canada since 2001, new rules to
restrict growth and access were brought in to force in 2014. Are you aware that medicinal
cannabis has been legal in Canada since 2001?
Yes
No
Not Sure
The Supreme Court of Canada in BC ruled that the current regulations for medicinal cannabis
are unconstitutional in February 2016 and gave the federal government 6 month to draft new
regulations. Health Canada did not appeal the Supreme Court decision and says it will draft
new regulation before the deadline of August 24 2016. Were you aware that new regulations
were expected for medicinal cannabis?
Yes
No
Not Sure
The City of Toronto licensing department and Toronto Police Service has begun a crackdown
on medicinal cannabis dispensaries based on the current regulations which are expected to
change in 3 months. Do you approve or disapprove of the crackdown given current regulations
are unconstitutional and expected to change shortly?
Strongly Approve
Somewhat Approve
Somewhat Disapprove
Strongly Disapprove
Not Sure
The City of Toronto licensing department is studying the regulation and licensing of medicinal
cannabis and dispensaries. Do you approve or disapprove of City resources being used on this
study given regulations are unconstitutional and expected to change shortly?
Strongly Approve
Somewhat Approve
Somewhat Disapprove
Strongly Disapprove
Not Sure