610 CKTB| Cannabis in Canada: Federal Paramountcy & Provincial Restrictiveness Define Our National Regulatory Landscape

Why does Canada’s cannabis landscape look like a "patchwork quilt"? I recently joined the Gene Valaitis Show on 610CKTB to unpack the legal tug-of-war defining the industry.Based on my latest article, we discussed the vital distinction between Federal Paramountcy and Provincial Restrictiveness. I explained how Ottawa built the legal "floor" (decriminalization), while provinces constructed the "walls"—creating a reality where business rules and home-grow rights change dramatically across borders.We explored the friction between public health and market access, citing insights from industry experts like sociologist Andrew Hathaway and lawyer Trina Fraser. Whether it’s the confusion around consumption lounges or the ban on home cultivation in certain provinces, we break down why this complexity is a constitutional feature, not a flaw.Listen to the full interview below to learn how to navigate Canada’s regulatory maze