How legal cannabis is expected to reduce the impact of the illicit market
Highlights:
- One of the key federal and provincial objectives of legalizing cannabis is to reduce the impact of the illicit market.
- BC’s legal cannabis product selection features a diverse range of quality strains from a large selection of federally licensed producers.
- Public safety is of paramount importance, so all products are lab-tested and arrive at BC Cannabis Stores’ distribution centre directly from licensed producers.
Eliminating the illicit market is one of the key objectives of legalizing cannabis—deterring criminal activity, protecting minors, and providing a safe choice for consumers. The federal Cannabis Act aims to provide a safe and secure framework for the legalization of cannabis, with BC’s Cannabis Control & Licensing Act and Cannabis Distribution Act giving specific directions for the sale and distribution of cannabis within the province.
How Canada will reduce the impact of illicit cannabis
When it comes to reducing the impact of the illicit market, the federal and provincial governments have set stringent penalties for criminal activities, while also establishing safeguards to ensure that public safety is front-of-mind.
Under the direction of Health Canada, all products are lab-tested and arrive directly from licensed producers to preserve the freshness of the product, unlike unmarked products on the illicit market, which may not offer any form of traceability or quality control.
Access, choice, and fair prices
Part of the process of reducing the impact of the illicit market involves protecting minors, but also offering adults (19+) an easily accessible option for purchasing cannabis. Here in BC that is either in-person at one of our BC Cannabis Stores, at licensed private stores, or online 24/7 from anywhere in BC.
Consumer choice is another key component. BC Cannabis Stores has sourced a diverse selection of cannabis products from licensed producers, with price points ranging from value to premium. The in-store and online selection has been carefully curated to showcase only the best cannabis from BC and beyond, providing a wide range of experiences for adult consumers, from newcomers to connoisseurs.
Fact-based, compelling education is another part of the approach to making information accessible to adults who want to make an educated choice. Explore our website for more educational content, or ask an in-store cannabis consultant for more information.