On October 17, 2018, Canada nationally legalized medical and recreational cannabis use for adults. In doing so, that country has set the stage for significant R&D of legal cannabis edibles and beverages—often with the help of U.S. investors.
Canada will also attract significant attention from American cannabis industry pioneers, regulators and others as the U.S. considers its path in the wake of ongoing state-by-state legalization—and the associated regulatory underpinnings.