Liability pitfalls and defences for Directors and Officers under federal and provincial cannabis legislation

Introduction On October 17, 2018, the lion’s share of the federal Cannabis Act1 and the Ontario Cannabis Act, 20172 took legal effect, marking the legalization of non-medical cannabis across Canada, within defined limits. Directors and officers of federal and provincial corporations in the legal cannabis sector now operate in a new and dynamic regulatory climate. As with any regulated industry, … Continue reading Liability pitfalls and defences for Directors and Officers under federal and provincial cannabis legislation