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The inaugural BC Cannabis Summit concluded its three-day roundtable event on Saturday with a focus on improving the future of the cannabis industry for both retailers and consumers.
Key topics discussed by event industry professionals include cannabis taxation, current policy issues, and how launching a farm gate can help boost the world economy after a pandemic.
“It’s basically the same thing you’d have in an orchard where you could come and get some apples, some pears, some peaches,” said Irwin Chahal, owner of South Okanagan Cannabis.
“So, if we are a cannabis farm, consumers will be able to come and see how cannabis is grown, who has grown cannabis and ask any questions they may have and be able to buy cannabis directly from the manufacturer.
BC Craft Farms Co-op Secretary David Herford believes such a move will immediately rejuvenate the tourism industry, while joining a brand new revenue stream that will help restart the economy.
“We think it’s pointless and we worry that we’re not moving fast enough; we are lagging behind … BC has a big international cannabis brand and we do not want to lose this advantage. “We can’t take it for granted, we have to work for it – it can create thousands of jobs very quickly,” Herford said.
The Cannabis Growers Association and various associations in Canada hope that the government will take the time to listen to their proposal for a “farmer’s port” to see its true value, as they believe it can be used as one one of Canada’s most powerful business start-up tools.
“The cannabis law is what really deters artisans … [government] does not consult the experts regarding its compilation. We have suggested a number of improvements in this, “said Herford.” We propose not to be guided by Health Canada. “
The cannabis law will be revised later this year, and experts in the cannabis industry are confident that things will move in the right direction not only for buyers and consumers, but for the province as a whole.
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