Policy and Statistics Flashcards
What was the mandate of the Task Force on Cannabis Legalization and Regulation in Canada?
The Task Force was mandated to consult and provide advice on designing a new legislative and regulatory framework for legal access to cannabis, aiming to legalize, regulate, and restrict access.
What minimum age did the Task Force recommend for cannabis purchase in Canada?
The Task Force recommended a national minimum age of purchase of 18, with the option for provinces and territories to harmonize this with their minimum age of purchase for alcohol.
What restrictions did the Task Force recommend for cannabis advertising?
They recommended comprehensive restrictions on the advertising and promotion of cannabis and related merchandise, similar to those on tobacco products.
What packaging requirements did the Task Force suggest for cannabis products?
They suggested plain packaging that includes company name, strain name, price, THC and CBD amounts, and health warnings, with strict sanctions on false or misleading promotion.
What enforcement measures did the Task Force recommend for cannabis advertising violations?
They recommended resourcing and enabling the detection and enforcement of advertising and marketing violations, including those on traditional and social media.
What types of cannabis products did the Task Force recommend prohibiting?
They advised prohibiting products appealing to children, including those resembling candy, packaged in bright colors, or featuring cartoon characters.
How has the potency of THC in cannabis products changed over time?
THC potency has increased from an average of about 4% in the 1990s to 15% in 2018-19, with a decrease in CBD content over the same period.
What types of cannabis products have become available with legalization?
The market now includes a variety of products such as high-potency cannabis extracts, edibles, and beverages.
How has the commercialization of cannabis impacted its use?
Increased access to cheaper and more potent cannabis is expected to increase use among current users, similar to trends observed with alcohol and tobacco.
What are the key differences between medical and non-medical cannabis under the Cannabis Act?
Non-medical cannabis does not require healthcare practitioner authorization or pre-market approval for safety and efficacy, while medical cannabis requires practitioner authorization but also lacks pre-market safety review.
What regulations apply to health products containing cannabis?
These products undergo pre-market review of safety, efficacy, and quality under FDA regulations and can make health claims if authorized.
What did the National Cannabis Survey reveal about the legal age and public possession limits?
Legal age varies by province (e.g., 19 in New Brunswick and Ontario, 21 in Quebec), with a public possession limit generally set at 30 grams of dried cannabis or equivalent
