Tweed and Bedrocan Canada Respond to Allard Decision

SMITHS FALLS, ON, Feb. 24, 2016 /CNW Telbec/ - Today the Federal Court released its decision in the case of Allard et al v. Canada. This case began as a result of the government's decision to repeal the Marihuana Medical Access Regulations ("MMAR") and enact the Marihuana for Medical Purposes Regulations ("MMPR"). This change overhauled the way that the government provides access to medical cannabis for patients across the country. The plaintiffs in the Allard case argued that the MMPR violates their Charter rights and the court, in a lengthy and detailed judgment, agreed with the plaintiffs and gave the government six months to amend the MMPR. The following Q&A provides guidance on Tweed and Bedrocan Canada's position on the ruling.

 

What is the initial reaction to the decision?

 

At Tweed and Bedrocan Canada, as is the case for all companies operating in regulated industries, we don't write the rules. This ruling will compel the government to act and...

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