The Cannabis Industry Forum will provide advice to the government on the next steps for the industry
The Government of Canada legalized recreational cannabis and strictly regulates the cannabis industry, which has led to many economic opportunities and challenges.
An efficient and sustainable legal cannabis industry is essential to achieving the objectives of the Cannabis Act, including preventing youth access to cannabis, protecting public health and safety, and reducing criminal activity and the burden on the criminal justice system.
To help this new industry address key issues and opportunities, the Government of Canada has created the Cannabis Industry Forum (the Forum). The Forum is composed of nine leaders who have business activities across the cannabis industrial ecosystem, which includes the cultivation and processing of cannabis as well as logistics surrounding its sale. This platform will help industry leaders exchange information and insights to address key issues and opportunities, with a specific focus on fostering economic growth and long-term stability by upholding the public health and safety goals outlined in the Cannabis Act, while reducing the illicit cannabis market.
Hugo Alves, CEO, Founder and Director of Auxly Cannabis Group Inc., chairs the Forum. The membership also includes:
- Philippe Dépault, President and Founder, Québec Craft Cannabis Inc.
- Taylor Giovannini, President and Founder, Oceanic Releaf Inc.
- Beena Goldenberg, CEO, Organigram Holdings Inc.
- Raj Grover, Founder, President and CEO, High Tide Inc.
- David Klein, CEO, Canopy Growth Corporation
- Miguel Martin, CEO, Aurora Cannabis Inc.
- Rosy Mondin, President of Soma Labs Scientific Inc. and Director of Cannaworld Ventures Inc.
- Tyler Robson, President of Cannabis, SNDL Inc.
