• Seeking funding (source to be determined) from the federal government for research related to chronic pain and to support medical cannabis oriented research
Policies or Program
Advocacy for Maintaining a distinct medical cannabis system to provide ongoing access to cannabis for Canadians with a medical need.
Communication with federal government officials with respect to promoting research and federal-provincial coordination in best practices for chronic pain patient care
Discussions with government officials with respect to the legalization and regulation of cannabis as it relates to medical cannabis policy
• Advocacy for development of a coordinated national strategy for public education and awareness activities, targeting medical cannabis users that will align strategic directions and exchange best practices
• Discuss with government officials regarding the regulation of cannabis as it relates to medical cannabis policy
• Seeking for the government the approval of medical cannabis as a drug for coverage by health insurances and zero-taxed.
Policies or Program, Regulation
• Discuss with government the removal of the federal excise tax on medical cannabis,
Regulation
Excise Tax Act, specifically with respect to the application of sales tax on medical cannabis
To ensure that the Access to Cannabis for Medical Purposes Regulations (ACMPR) contains reasonable provisions for the protection and safety of Canadian patients.