Legal sales of regulated cannabis industry on rise

The legal sale of cannabis in BC continues to grow, potentially reducing the size of the black market. Statistics Canada‘s figures show that British Columbians spent $57.3 million on legal cannabis in July — the highest month yet recorded.

Since cannabis was legalized four years ago, statistics show one in five people report using the product over the past year. The Chamber supports fair rules for all businesses, and we believe that the community benefits from an industry operating with legal regulations that protect the public and provide certainty to businesses.