Calgary - CANNABIS & OUR COMMUNITY - Legalization: What to Expect

PROGRAM OVERVIEW

8:30 a.m.              Doors Open

9:00 a.m.              Welcome and Opening Remarks from the Chair        

LEGALIZATION UPDATE

9:30 a.m.              Your 360° View of the Regulatory Landscape: Federal, Provincial and Municipal Updates

• Exploring the most current legal framework from a federal perspective
• An overview provincial cannabis laws to manage access and use
• Municipal perspectives on the path to legalization on the ground – what measures can be taken to best support communities during this landmark transition?
  • Land-use planning, zoning and business licensing – what steps should be taken to ensure preparedness?

 BUSINESS & COMMUNITY OPPORTUNITIES

 11:00 a.m.           Capitalizing on Cannabis: Unlocking Potential Growth Opportunities             

• Making the transition from an underground market to legitimate business from distribution to retailing
• Exploring opportunities in support sectors, including accounting, security, packaging, marketing and legal expertise
• Business development opportunities as the first G7 country to legalize recreational cannabis use

11:45 a.m.           Bill C-45 as it Relates to the Indigenous Peoples of Canada

12:15 p.m.           Networking Luncheon

HEALTH, SAFETY & INSURANCE IMPLICATIONS

1:30 p.m.             From the Workplace to the Roads: Taking the Appropriate Health, Safety and Risk Mitigation Measures

• Cannabis at work: what employers should consider when updating their occupational health and safety policies
• Understanding and assessing cannabis health benefits coverage claims
• Taking measure to ensure communities are safe, supported and well-educated in appropriate consumption
• Spotlight on policing and enforcement including required new protocols and training          

INSIDE THE INDUSTRY – CANNABIS EXPERTS

2:30 p.m.             Sharing Best Practices from Other Jurisdictions

3:30 p.m.          Thought-Leaders Roundtable: Creating a Collaborative Community to Optimize Benefits and Mitigate Risks

This interactive panel discussion features a range of perspectives ready to equip you with the information you need prepare achieve common goals as legalization rapidly approaches. Learn from their experiences and expertise – and come prepared with your most pressing questions.

4:30 p.m.             Closing Remarks from the Chair