#1Cannabis Legalization and Regulation in Manitoba Manitoba.ca/cannabis Manitoba#2Federal legislation The federal government has introduced the Cannabis Act, which will make non-medical cannabis legal in Canada. Until October 17, 2018, it remains illegal to buy, possess or use cannabis for anything other than authorized medical or research purposes. YOUR CANNABIS QUESTIONS, ANSWERED. GET THE HONEST FACTS. Manitoba.ca/cannabis CANADA.CA/CANNABIS Canada Manitoba#3Cannabis in Manitoba Manitoba.ca/cannabis Manitoba#421.4% of Manitobans have used cannabis in the past year 21.1% of Manitobans may or will try cannabis when it becomes legal Manitoba.ca/cannabis Manitoba#5Legal Cannabis in Manitoba Licensed growers: strictly regulated by the federal government. Provincial government oversight: the provincial government manages how cannabis gets from licensed growers to licensed retailers. Private retail cannabis stores: licensed retailers sell legal, non-medical cannabis to the public. Home: you can't grow cannabis at home in Manitoba. Manitoba Advertising: product advertising will only be allowed inside cannabis stores. Possession: Manitobans 19+ can possess up to 30 grams of legal cannabis in public. Manitoba.ca/cannabis Driving: impaired driving is illegal. Roadside licence suspensions will be in effect. T Public consumption: no smoking and vaping cannabis in outdoor public places and enclosed indoor public places. 1 TH Manitoba#6Cannabis regulatory responsibilities Activity Federal Responsibility Provincial Municipal Possession limits Yes Yes No Trafficking Yes No No Advertisement and packaging Yes No No Impaired driving Yes Yes No Medical cannabis Yes No No National tracking system Yes No No Production (cultivation and processing) Yes No No Age limit (federal minimum) Yes Yes No Public health Yes Yes No Education Yes Yes No Taxation Yes Yes No Home cultivation (growing plants at home) Yes Yes No Workplace safety No Yes No Distribution and wholesaling No Yes No Retail model No Yes No Retail locations and rules No Yes Yes Regulatory compliance Public consumption Land use and zoning Yes Yes No No Yes Yes No No Yes Manitoba.ca/cannabis Manitoba#7What Manitobans said What's important to Manitobans: ● • ● restricting the illegal cannabis market; keeping cannabis out of the hands of children and youth; protecting the public and personal health and safety; and promoting safety on roads, in workplaces and in public spaces. Manitoba.ca/cannabis Manitoba#8Manitoba's key priorities 19+ YEARS 30 GRAMS III Manitoba.ca/cannabis Manitoba#9Manitoba.ca/cannabis Know the Law Manitoba#10Legal age Following consultations with Manitobans, the Manitoba government set a legal age of 19 for the use, purchase and possession of non-medical cannabis. 19+ YEARS Manitoba.ca/cannabis Manitoba#11Public use Legislation will prohibit smoking and vaping cannabis in outdoor public places once recreational cannabis is legalized. Smoking or vaping cannabis is also prohibited in enclosed public places and indoor workplaces. Manitoba.ca/cannabis Manitoba#12Cannabis possession limit Manitobans aged 19 and up can possess up to 30 grams. of non-medical cannabis in public. 30 GRAMS Manitoba.ca/cannabis Manitoba#13Cannabis growth at home Growing cannabis at home is prohibited in Manitoba. Manitoba.ca/cannabis Manitoba#14Drug-impaired driving Many scientific studies show that cannabis use doubles your risk of being in a car accident. It is illegal to operate a motor vehicle while impaired by a drug, including cannabis. Persons who do so can be charged and face penalties under the Criminal Code and also receive sanctions, such as driver's licence suspensions, under the Highway Traffic Act. Manitoba.ca/cannabis Manitoba#15Manitoba.ca/cannabis Know the Risks Manitoba#16Cannabis can be addictive. Many people who try to quit using cannabis experience withdrawal symptoms such as irritability, sleeping difficulties, cravings and anxiety. Dependency happens in about nine per cent of cannabis users. If you or someone you know is struggling with a dependency, contact the youth addictions centralized intake service: 1-877-710-3999, or the Manitoba Addictions Helpline at 1-855-662-6605. KNOW THE RISKS Manitoba.ca/cannabis Manitoba#17Cannabis can lead to depression and anxiety. If you start using cannabis in your teens, if you use cannabis more than a few times a week, or if you take very high doses of THC and low doses of CBD, you are at risk of mental illnesses including anxiety and depression, and psychotic disorders including schizophrenia and bipolar disorder, and cannabis dependency. KNOW THE RISKS Manitoba.ca/cannabis Manitoba#18Cannabis will affect brain development. Public health experts recommend that young people delay cannabis use as long as possible to avoid harming brain development. KNOW THE RISKS Manitoba.ca/cannabis Manitoba#19Cannabis will impair the ability to drive. Many scientific studies show that cannabis use doubles your risk of being in a car accident. If you have consumed cannabis, it is the safest decision not to drive until the next day. It is illegal to operate a motor vehicle while impaired by a drug, including cannabis. KNOW THE RISKS Manitoba.ca/cannabis Manitoba#20Cannabis can harm your baby. Don't use cannabis if you are pregnant or trying to become pregnant. Heavy cannabis user, particularly those who also use tobacco, have a greater risk of having a premature baby. Don't use cannabis to treat symptoms of morning sickness. Don't use cannabis while breastfeeding. KNOW THE RISKS Manitoba.ca/cannabis Manitoba#21Street cannabis isn't worth the risk. If you buy cannabis, make sure to get it from a licensed retail store that offers a wide selection of legal products. Street, or black market cannabis offers you no quality control in terms of strength or purity. It may contain traces of pesticides and even other drugs that could put your life at risk. When you support the black market, you have no idea whether or not your money will go to fund other illegal activities. KNOW THE RISKS Manitoba.ca/cannabis Manitoba#22Manitoba.ca/cannabis Know the Facts Manitoba#23Cannabis and health There are some factors that increase the risks of using cannabis, such as starting to use it at a young age, or heavier use, such as daily or several times each day. Smoking cannabis frequently over a long period of time can damage your lungs, particularly if you hold the smoke in after inhaling. Becoming dependent on cannabis is also a risk; dependency happens in about nine per cent of cannabis users. If you or someone you know is struggling with a dependency, contact the youth addictions centralized intake service: 1-877- 710-3999, or the Manitoba Addictions Helpline at 1-855-662-6605. Manitoba.ca/cannabis Manitoba#24Medical cannabis Health Canada's existing medical cannabis program will remain in place following legalization of retail cannabis. Manitoba.ca/cannabis Manitoba#25Cannabis taxation and revenue Manitoba Liquor and Lotteries will apply a wholesale mark-up on non-medical cannabis. The Manitoba government will also collect a cannabis retailer Social Responsibility Fee (SRF) of 6 per cent on the annual revenues from the sale of non-medical cannabis by all provincially-licensed cannabis retailers effective on January 1, 2019. Manitoba will not apply the provincial sales tax (PST) on non-medical cannabis sales $ Manitoba.ca/cannabis Manitoba#26Retail structure Manitoba will use a hybrid public/private model for legal cannabis. Manitoba Liquor and Lotteries will purchase cannabis from licensed producers and deliver the product to privately-operated retail cannabis stores. Licensed retailers will then sell the product to Manitobans. Manitoba.ca/cannabis Manitoba#27Cannabis pricing Retail pricing be competitive with the black market. Manitoba's retailers will set prices based on their business plans, operational costs, supply costs, etc., just like any other private retailer of a legally saleable product would. $ Manitoba.ca/cannabis Manitoba#28Cannabis and First Nations Six Manitoba First Nations entered into formal partnerships and investment arrangements with companies selected as provincial cannabis retailers. First Nations participation was a key criterion for choosing retailers in the initial Request for Proposals. First Nations abide by the same the rules and licensing requirements that non-medical cannabis retailers do. Manitoba.ca/cannabis Manitoba#29Cannabis and travel It's illegal to take cannabis across the Canadian border, whether you're leaving or coming to Canada. This applies to all countries, whether cannabis is legal there or not. If you use cannabis, purchase and consume it within the province or territory you are in. Manitoba.ca/cannabis Manitoba#30For more information, visit the Manitoba cannabis portal at Manitoba.ca/cannabis. Manitoba.ca/cannabis Manitoba