Canadian federal medical marijuana program has improved: CanniMed

Supporters of a Saskatoon marijuana dispensary that was raided continue to call the crack-down an injustice. A handful of supports of the Saskatchewan Compassion Club picketed Wednesday in front of Saskatoon city hall.

Last week, the club was raided by police. The owner, Mark Hauk, and three others were arrested and face trafficking charges.

Supporters said the federally-regulated program is archaic and doesn’t have as many options as compassion clubs.

However, not everyone shares that view.

Brent Zettl, the CEO of CanniMed – a medical marijuana producer in Saskatoon, said the government’s program has improved over the years, specifically when it comes to efficiency.

He said the company serves roughly 6,500 patients, who order medicine online and get it within two days.

The company is also developing three types of cannabis oil for patients to use.

Zettl said the problem with dispensaries in general is the lack of oversight.

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