Ted Smith: The Fight for Medical Cannabis in Canada | The Canadians Ep. 3

For nearly three decades, activist Ted Smith has been at the centre of Canada’s medical cannabis movement. As the founder of the Victoria Cannabis Buyers Club and a key figure in the 2015 Supreme Court case that opened the door to cannabis edibles and oils, Smith has fought tirelessly for patient rights in the face of legal and political resistance.   In this episode, we discuss how the legalization of recreational cannabis has left many medical users behind. Ted outlines how Canada’s policy shift — driven by tax revenue and corporate interests — has led to the erosion of medical access, a collapse in doctor engagement, and an increasing mismatch between patient needs and what’s available on the legal market. From grassroots compassion clubs to corporate consolidation, this is an honest look at who’s been forgotten in Canada’s cannabis revolution. Victoria Cannabis Buyers Club: https://www.victoriacannabisbuyers.club/