CANNABIS
OUR COMMUNITY
&
Legalization: What to Expect
RADISSON ADMIRAL HOTEL
Toronto Harbourfront, 249 Queen's Quay West
SEPTEMBER 25, 2018 | TUESDAY | 9 AM - 5 PM | TORONTO
This forum seeks to educate stakeholders from municipal government, work safety, health care, insurance, tourism and others that will be impacted by the legalization of cannabis.
PROGRAM OVERVIEW
8:30 - Doors Open
9:00 - Welcome and Opening Remarks from the Chair
Barinder Rasode, President & CEO, NICHE Canada
9:30 Keynote Presentation – Update from Health Canada
Eric Costen, Director General, Cannabis Legalization and Regulation Secretariat, Health Canada
Join Health Canada for the latest updates on the regulatory framework, timelines and what Canadians can expect upon implementation, including:
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An overview of the federal framework for cannabis, including the federal licensing regime and packaging and labelling requirement for cannabis products
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Supporting communities through awareness, education and compliance
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Engagement with First Nations, Inuit and the Métis Nation
10:00 - Your 360° View of the Regulatory Landscape: Federal, Provincial and Municipal Updates
Eric Costen, Director General, Cannabis Legalization and Regulation Secretariat, Health Canada
Renu Kulendran, Executive Director, Legalization of Cannabis Secretariat, Ontario Ministry of the Attorney General
Mark Sraga, Director, Municipal Licensing & Standards, Investigative Services, City of Toronto
Shayne Turner, Director, Municipal Enforcement Services, City of Waterloo
Nadia Chandra, Assistant Town Solicitor, Town of Oakville
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Exploring the most current legal framework from a federal perspective
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An overview of Ontario’s provincial cannabis laws to manage access and use
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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?
11:00 BUSINESS & TOURISM OPPORTUNITIES
Spotlight on M&A Activity in the Industry
Eric Foster, Partner, Dentons
11:15 Capitalizing on Cannabis: Unlocking Potential Growth Opportunities
Greg Gorzkowski, Program Manager – Regulated Industries, Shopify
Corey Herscu, CEO, RNMKR PR
Niel Marotta, President & CEO, Director, Founder, INDIVA
Andrew Muroff, Chief Executive Officer, Strainprint Technologies
John Prentice, CEO, Ample Organics
David Purcell, Director, Emerging Business, Kwantlen Polytechnic University
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Making the transition from an underground market to legitimate business from distribution to retailing
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Exploring opportunities in support sectors, including accounting, security, packaging, marketing and legal expertise
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Business development opportunities as the first G7 country to legalize recreational cannabis use
12:15 - Networking Lunch
1:30 pm HEALTH, SAFETY & INSURANCE IMPLICATIONS
From the Workplace to the Roads: Taking the Appropriate Health, Safety and Risk Mitigation Measures
Kim Slade, Director, Emerging Markets and Commercialization, Public Services Health and Safety Association
Joan Weir, Director, Health and Disability Policy, Canadian Life and Health Insurance Association Inc.
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Cannabis at work: what employers should consider when updating their occupational health and safety policies
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Understanding and assessing cannabis health benefits coverage claims
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Taking measure to ensure communities are safe, supported and well-educated in appropriate consumption
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Spotlight on policing and enforcement including required new protocols and training
2:30 pm INSIDE THE INDUSTRY - CANNABIS EXPERTS
The HEXO story: creating an iconic adult-use cannabis brand in a tightly regulated environment
Adam Miron, Co-Founder & Chief Brand Officer, HEXO
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The challenges of creating an adult-use cannabis brand in a tightly regulated environment
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Identifying the cultural, industry, brand and consumer truths
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Creating a premier global cannabis consumer product company
2:45 pm Sharing Best Practices from Other Jurisdictions
Dan Rowland, Principal Consultant, 420 Advisory Management
Shea Coulson, Partner, Dentons
3:15 pm THOUGHT-LEADERS ROUNDTABLE
Creating a Collaborative Community to Optimize Benefits and Mitigate Risks
Bert Hick, Founder & President, Rising Tide Consultants
Dylan Groper, Chief Product Officer, CBD Medicinal Solutions Inc.
Sara Zborovski, Partner, Norton Rose Fulbright Canada
Dan Rowland, Principal Consultant, 420 Advisory Management
Jonathan Zaid, Director of Advocacy and Corporate Social Responsibility at Aurora Cannabis Inc.
Mark Hanna, Associate Dean, The Business School, Humber Institute of Technology & Advanced Learning
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This interactive panel discussion features a range of perspectives ready to equip you with the information you need to prepare and achieve common goals as legalization rapidly approaches. Learn from their experiences and expertise – and come prepared with your most pressing questions.
4:30 pm - Closing Remarks
SPEAKERS
Chair & Moderator

Barinder Rasode
CEO, NICHE Canada
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