Public health and safety impacts of cannabis legalization in Canada: five years in review

This session will provide an overview of the Cannabis Act and Canada’s progress towards its public health and safety objectives. It will address the evolving legal cannabis market and the impacts of legalization and regulations on cannabis use among people in Canada. This will be followed by a discussion about some of the observed benefits of cannabis legalization in Canada and some areas of concern. Future priorities in policy development, research, prevention, and public education will be addressed. Finally, the session will conclude with Discussant reflections on the potential implications for Europe and a facilitated discussion on the impact of cannabis policy changes on public health and safety.