Cannabis industry in need of financial relief amid COVID-19 - Filipino

WEB - Philippine Canadian Inquirer - National, 16/06/2020 - ARTICLE, English

Summary: Ryan Greer, Canadian Chamber of Commerce - Co-chair of the National Cannabis Working Group and Cannabis Policy Lead at the Canadian Chamber of Commerce, Ryan Greer, issued a statement regarding the notice of intent from Health Canada to consult on providing the cannabis industry with financial relief amid the COVID-19 pandemic. He said that, “The National Cannabis Working Group welcomes the notice of intent from Health Canada to consult on the potential deferment of the 2.3 per cent annual regulatory fee for licensed producers. However, a deferral falls short of what is needed for Canada’s cannabis industry at this time." He said that, "We welcome the acknowledgement by Health Canada that the cannabis industry merits financial relief during the COVID-19 pandemic. We look forward to working with the government to find a solution that will position the industry to emerge from the crisis in a better position and to support the government’s objective of displacing the illegal market."

Link to original article: http://www.canadianinquirer.net/2020/06/16/canadian-chambers-national-cannabis-working-group-welcomes-heath-canadas-consultation-on-regulatory-fee-deferment-for-cannabis-producers-but-warns-proposed-measure-doesnt-go/